The expanded Club World Cup has kicked off with healthy crowds, "Messi mania" and a festival atmosphere in Miami, giving an early vindication to world football body FIFA after fears of empty stands and global disinterest.

Lionel Messi’s Mas drink launch at the Club World Cup reflects Spanish’s dominance across players, coaches, and culture. With over 300 South American stars and FIFA’s growing Latin presence, Spanish has become the true language of global football.

To say Lionel Messi is by far the best player in this Inter Miami team is unfair. He is more akin to a pink human vortex through which all things bright and beautiful must pass. There is a shared understanding among his team-mates that if Messi is open to receive a pass then pass to Messi they shall,