The only reason why Messi and Inter Miami would refuse to play the Copa Libertadores

South American football was completely paralyzed this Wednesday before the news that Lionel Messi could play Copa Libertadores 2024. Not because it sounded like a club on this side of the continent, but because Claudio Tapia invited Inter Miami to participate in the tournament at the request of Alejandro Domínguez, president of CONMEBOL. All this according to the journalist Hugo Balassone.

The idea generated enthusiasm among several fans of Argentine soccer teams who already dream of the possibility of seeing Messi playing in their respective stadiums, although it must be clarified that there is still nothing concrete and there are possibilities that the Florida franchise ends up declining the invitation for logistical reasons.

Inter should make a significant effort to face long and recurring trips to South America. This would not only affect the economy of the club, but would also cause excessive fatigue in the soccer players, taking into account that in the United States they already have a tight schedule (they usually play every three or four days, as is currently the case). in the Leagues Cup). For this reason, CONMEBOL should offer some incentive or substantial modification in order to seduce Inter Miami.

The economic prize of the Copa Libertadores wouldn't seduce Inter Miami either

Another reason why the pink team would not consider Chiqui Tapia's invitation attractive are the amounts that CONMEBOL offers to participate in the contest. And it is that, in case of being a champion with an ideal score, the maximum that they would take is 28 million dollars. To take dimension, that same way of winning the Champions League would give them 85 million euros.