Thu | Dec 12, 2024

Cavalier FC could face Messi’s Inter Miami

Published:Thursday | December 12, 2024 | 12:12 AM
Cavalier’s leading scorer Shaquille Stein (left) celebrates with teammates Kaile Auvray (centre) and Jeovanni Laimg after scoring the winner in the first leg of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup final at the National Stadium on November 26.
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Cavalier’s leading scorer Shaquille Stein (left) celebrates with teammates Kaile Auvray (centre) and Jeovanni Laimg after scoring the winner in the first leg of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup final at the National Stadium on November 26.

MIAMI, Florida (CMC):

JAMAICA PREMIER League and Caribbean Cup champions Cavalier may find themselves up against global football icon Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the round of 16 of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup.

However, Inter Miami must first defeat Sporting Kansas City in round one to set up the highly anticipated clash.

The potential showdown was announced during Tuesday’s official draw in Miami, Florida, for the prestigious regional tournament. With Concacaf President Victor Montagliani in attendance, the draw outlined the paths for the 22 participating clubs.

Cavalier, one of five pre-seeded teams, will enter the competition in the round of 16. They are slated to face the winner of the Inter Miami-Sporting Kansas City matchup, which takes place during round one in February 2025.

The 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup boasts a stellar line-up of clubs, including seven-time champions Club América (Mexico), Columbus Crew (USA), LD Alajuelense (Costa Rica), and Jamaica’s Cavalier.

Round one will feature 11 matchups, with the winners advancing to meet the pre-seeded teams in March 2025. The tournament will progress through the quarterfinals in early April, with the semi-finals set for late April and early May. The final will be played on June 1, 2025.