Inter Miami star Sergio Busquets has revealed that he is aware of the type of team Al Ahly are ahead of their meeting at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Speaking in an interview with FIFA.com, Busquets discussed the upcoming tournament, where Inter Miami will kick off their campaign with a clash against Al Ahly.
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Inter Miami qualified for the competition as the host nation’s representative (USA), while the African giants earned their place by winning the CAF Champions League in 2021.
The fixture will serve as the tournament’s curtain-raiser, with global stars such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Busquets expected to play key roles against Jose Riveiro’s side.
The match will also mark Riveiro’s official debut as Al Ahly manager.
Speaking about the game, which is set to take place on 14 June, Busquets told FIFA.com he is anticipating a very tough opening match against the 12-time African champions.
"I'm happy to start the Club World Cup, and in front of our fans, in our city.
"We know that it is very important to start well, and as you say in front of a great team, which is used to these tournaments, which is a very successful team in the African continent, and it will be a very hard game.
"We know that in Miami there are many Latinos. It is a very passionate crowd, which is always cheering for 90 minutes or whatever is played and that always supports the team in good times and bad, and we are very grateful."
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