The strong message of the president of Palmeiras for Lionel Messi in the previous World Cup: “It is not a problem”

The presence of Lionel Messi con Inter Miami at the 2025 Club World Cup It is one of the great attractions of the tournament. However, Leila PereiraPresident of Palm treeshe was not intimidated before the game that will play both teams in the United States.

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“For people, for us, it is not a problem to play against Messi or against this or that. He, all of them, will have to face Palmeiras. That is the truth. And we are prepared”said the mandamás in an event organized by the club to expose the trophy that will be at stake.

The president of Palmeiras is not afraid of Lionel Messi. (Photo: Reuters)

He was also confident in the prior to the international contest: “For Palmeiras it is an honor to be participating in this World Cup. We are the only Paulista club that will be competing and they can be sure that Palmeiras will not go to the United States to walk.

He added: “We are going to face each game very seriously, as we do in all championships. We have a very strong squad, with a lot of determination and that is why it will not be a problem for us to face Messi or any other ”.

“We are not at the level to compete”

Sergio Busquets, one of the referents of the herons, spoke about the possibility of consecrating in the Club World Cup y It was not optimistic.

“It is clear that we are not at the level to compete in the Club World Cup. We will compete in the group, go to match, fight, to see if I hope we can be at the next phase, although it will be difficult”, Confessed in dialogue with Dazn.