Lionel Messi Launches New Tournament 'Messi Cup'; Barcelona, Manchester City And Chelsea Set To Participate

Last Updated:October 15, 2025, 13:55 IST

Football icon Lionel Messi has announced a brand new football tournament to be play from December 9-14.

Lionel Messi will host the tournament. (AP Photo)

Lionel Messi has announced a new international youth tournament, Messi Cup, which will be held in South Florida and will see participations of teams from the clubs like FC Barcelona, Chelsea FC, Manchester City, Inter Miami, Atletico Madrid, River Plate, Inter Milan and Newell’s Old Boys.

“Thrilled to finally share this with you. This December, Miami will host a very special youth football tournament featuring some of the top clubs from around the world," Messi said in a post on Instagram.

A total of 18 matches will be played from December 19-14 with Messi hosting the tournament with his production company 525 Rosario.

“The future of the game will be on full display, and it’s more than just matches — we’ve got an incredible few days planned with lots of other exciting activities. This is about the next generation. Hope you like it! This is the Messi Cup," Messi said.

The eight teams will be divided into two groups of four each. The teams will face each other in a round-robin phase followed by playoffs, third-place match and the title clash.

“More than a tournament, it is a series of live events and a digitally-driven platform that fuses sport, culture, and innovation," a statement from the company said.

“Its mission is to generate long-term value for athletes developing their careers, for the communities that unite around a passion for sport, and for brands seeking authentic and lasting connections in the new era of football," it added.

Feroz Khan

Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital...Read More

Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital...

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