River Plate Wins Messi Cup, First Tournament for Under 16s
Update: 2025-12-15
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Argentinas River Plate emerged victorious in the inaugural Messi Cup, a tournament for under sixteen soccer teams, beating Spanish club Atlético Madrid in the final. Created by soccer star Lionel Messi, the event showcased future talent with teams like Newells Old Boys, Barcelona, and Inter Miami participating. Despite strong performances in the group stage, Chelsea and Manchester City fell short in the semifinals. River Plates Bruno Cabral scored two goals in the final, securing their win. Messi, however, missed the final due to a tour in India. The tournaments future looks promising with plans for international expansion and digital content, but the official website needs updating.
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