Messi Cup: ESPN Launches Argentina Youth Soccer Tourney

The Messi Cup on ESPN on Disney+ Premium Plan

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From Tuesday, December 9 to Sunday, December 14, the city of Miami will host some of the most prestigious clubs in the world and its best U-16 soccer players for the first edition of the Messi Cupan innovative international youth tournament promoted by the Argentine star Lionel Messi. For six days, Inter Miami, Barcelona, Manchester City, River Plate, Inter Milan, Newell’s Old Boys, Atlético de Madrid y Chelsea They will play a total of 18 matches seeking to win the first edition of this competition, which promises to expand in the future. All these encounters can be enjoyed live by ESPN y Disney+ Plan Premium.

“The Messi Cup celebrates the spirit of the new generation: young athletes who compete with heart, work with dedication and believe in achieving their goals. By uniting sport, community and opportunity, we create something that boosts young talent and inspires everyone who is part of the game”expressed Lionel Messi through his Instagram.

⚽ What you need to know

• The eight participating teams are divided into two groups and will play a minimum of three games against the rest of the members in their zone. Each match will consist of two 40-minute halves. Then, the knockout phase will be played to crown the champion of this inaugural edition.
• Group A will be made up of Inter Miami, Newell’s Old Boys, Atlético de Madrid and Chelsea, while Group B will be made up of Inter Milan, Barcelona, ​​Manchester City and River Plate.
• The final, as well as the third place match, will be played at Chase Stadium, neither more nor less than the stadium where Inter Miami plays as its home team. The rest of the matches will be played at the American team’s training facilities.

⚽ Match program

Tuesday December 9

13:00 – Ceremonia inaugural // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

14:00 – Manchester City vs. Inter Milan // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

16:00 – Inter Miami vs. Newell’s Old Boys // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

18:00 – Chelsea vs. Atlético de Madrid // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

19:45 – Barcelona vs. River Plate // ESPN2 y Disney+ Plan Premium

Wednesday December 10

11:45 – Newell’s Old Boys vs. Chelsea // ESPN2 y Disney+ Plan Premium

14:00 – Inter Miami vs. Atlético de Madrid // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

14:00 – Inter Milan vs. Barcelona // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

16:00 – River Plate vs. Manchester City // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

Thursday December 11

11:45 – River Plate vs. Inter Milan // ESPN2 y Disney+ Plan Premium

14:00 – Atlético de Madrid vs. Newell’s Old Boys // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

14:00 – Chelsea vs. Inter Miami // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

16:00 – Manchester City vs. Barcelona // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

Saturday December 13

12:30 – For seventh place // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

14:30 – For fifth place // ESPN en Disney+ Plan Premium

14:30 – Semifinal #1 // ESPN3 y Disney+ Plan Premium

16:30 – Semifinal #2 // ESPN3 y Disney+ Plan Premium

Sunday December 14

15:30 – For third place // ESPN3 y Disney+ Plan Premium

18:00 – Final // ESPN3 y Disney+ Plan Premium

☰ More information at ESPN.com

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