The most anticipated year has arrived for Inter Miami fans. Never has there been such excitement in the club as it is about to witness the World Cup winner Lionel Messi for a whole season. And what can they expect? Will the star ace the coming challenges with many trophies at stake? Here we look at both the national and international titles Lionel Messi can win in 2024.

Despite being out for many weeks due to a resurfacing scar tissue injury, Messi could not take Inter Miami to the MLS playoffs. But this season, the club and the country’s fans will have the option of seeing him compete in eight possible tournaments. starting with the most important club tournament.

8 titles Lionel Messi can win in 2024

1. MLS

Inter Miami was placed 14th in the 2023 MLS season when the Argentinian captain arrived at his new club. However, the player was ineffective in progressing the team’s position on the table. This year will be different for the team, as they also have other additions apart from the captain.

2. The CONCACAF Champions League

The equivalent of the UEFA Champions League in North America will see 27 teams battle to be the Champions of North America. Inter Miami have booked their slot directly in the round of 16 by winning the 2023 Leagues Cup. The team booked a slot into the tournament for the first time in their history.

The tournament will start on February 6, 2024, with the Round of 16 about to start on March 5, 2024. Inter Miami will play their first game on March 7. The win in the tournament will allow them to enter the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

3. The Leagues Cup

The tournament will always hold a special place in the club. Lionel Messi scored 10 goals in the last edition, making him the top scorer. This time, he will look to win his second consecutive trophy, which starts in late July 2024. The contest will include all the LIGA MX and MLS teams.

4. Copa Interamericana

This was a tournament last held in 1998. The trophy is expected to be back after 26 years in 2024. However, there have been no official announcements about the dates or other details. The four-team tournament will have champions from the CONCACAF Champions League, the Leagues Cup, the Copa Libertadores, and the Sudamericana.

5. FIFA Intercontinental Cup

The tournament will be held between the six continental trophy winners. However, Inter Miami will need to win the CONCACAF Champions League to qualify for it. The tournament will replace the FIFA Club World Cup as a yearly FIFA Club competition, as the Club World Cup will be held every four years, starting with the next edition. This will be Messi’s first trophy win of its kind if he makes it.

6. Copa America

Lionel Messi will look to help Argentina retain their title yet again. The 2021 Champions are favorites to win the tournament that will be held in the US again. Argentina is placed in Group A and will start the campaign in the opener on June 20, 2024.

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7. The 2024 Paris Olympics

It will all go back to where it began for Lionel Messi. The 2008 Olympics soccer gold was the first international tournament win for the Argentinian star. However, the dates of the 2024 games will coincide with the 2024 Copa America. Therefore, it would be interesting to see which tournament the Inter Miami captain would prioritize.

8. The US Open Cup

MLS fans were gutted by the league’s controversial decision to pull first teams from the US Open Cup. But US Soccer intervened, rejecting the move. Now, MLS hangs in limbo, awaiting a final resolution. Should they be forced to send first teams, it could mean an 8th major trophy shot for Lionel Messi in 2024.

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