Anne M. Peterson | The Associated Press

Inter Miami forward Shanyder Borgelin (right) misses a shot against Charleston Battery in a match at DRV PNK stadium in Fort Lauderdale on May 9 2023.

Will visa delays and border fears keep international fans away from the Club World Cup in the US?

As Miami and 10 other U.S. cities ready for the FIFA Club World Cup, concern over such things as travel, fan safety and even economic uncertainty threaten to diminish enthusiasm for the tournament. The tournament starts next week, amid reports of foreign tourists being detained and visa processing delays.

Inter Miami forwards Luis Suarez, left, and Lionel Messi, right, arrive for a friendly soccer match against Newell's Old Boys, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Americas

Inter Miami, other MLS teams adjust to a summer of soccer without stars like Messi

Anne M. Peterson | The Associated Press

Lionel Messi could miss as many as six games with Inter Miami if Argentina wins its way to the Copa America final. Thirty-nine players from Major League Soccer were called up by their national teams in the run-up to the tournament.

Sports

Major League Soccer kicks off with all eyes on Lionel Messi & Co. at Inter Miami

Anne M. Peterson | The Associated Press

Messi Mania returns to Major League Soccer as Lionel Messi embarks on his first full season with Inter Miami. The team also signed Luis Suarez in the offseason, reuniting the two close friends.