David Beckham in new 'Messi scandal' as FIFA hand Inter Miami Club World Cup spot
dailyrecord.co.ukThe decision by FIFA to include Inter Miami in the Club World Cup has sparked a controversy within Major League Soccer. Gianni Infantino revealed on Sunday that David Beckham's franchise will be one of the 32 teams competing from June 15 to July 13 in the US.
Inter Miami secured the host nation spot even though FIFA had not clarified the selection criteria beforehand.The team qualified on the merit of winning the Supporters' Shield for having the best regular season record in MLS, amassing 74 points and breaking previous league records.
They will now progress to the MLS playoffs, which determine the actual champions, but have also nabbed the spotlight for next summer's major event.Not only is Miami participating, but they're also set to host the opening game of the tournament. "Miami loves football, the world loves football and the world loves Miami.
So I have three things to tell you," Infantino announced at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale following Inter Miami's victory over New England Revolution, reports the Mirror. "The first: many congratulations for winning the Supporters' Shield.
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