Inter Miami will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup next year in what will be a huge occasion for the MLS franchise.

 The expanded competition will see Inter Miami take on some of the biggest clubs in soccer in a tournament that will witness Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets enjoy what could be their last dance against old foes like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

With Miami one of the host cities for the tournament, the Herons could be one of the dark horses for the Club World Cup if they can improve on their squad for next summer with a huge January transfer window on the horizon.

And Jordi Alba has now shared why the Florida franchise taking part in the Club World Cup is so big for the Herons and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.

Co-owner David Beckham of Inter Miami CF looks on prior to the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 32 match between Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF at DRV...

Inter Miami competing in the Club World Cup ‘a long time’ in the making

Speaking to the press, Alba shares how Inter Miami competing in next year’s Club World Cup is something that the Herons have been striding for, with Beckham keen on getting his team in the tournament.

Alba said when asked about competing in the Club World Cup: “I think it’s important for Inter Miami, for the city, and for the country in general, I think it’s important to measure ourselves against these types of teams.

“Luckily, I’ve already played against them, but most of the squad have not had the opportunity to play against the type of players from these teams. It will be difficult, but I think it’s a great success to be there and to try to compete at our maximum as always.

“For the club, and above all for the players and for David [Beckham] who has been here a long time and has been working for a long time, I think that it is important to see the growth of the club, and we’ll try to leave as big a legacy as possible.”