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Tammy Abraham's brother Timmy to play in front of Lionel Messi at 1v1 World Crown Final in Miami – with $5,000 cash prize on the line against semi-pro female player Che Thomas

Timmy Abraham, the brother of former Chelsea striker Tammy, is set to play in front of Lionel Messi in a 1v1 tournament founded by the Inter Miami and Argentina star. Timmy will be hoping to impress Messi when he heads to Miami, alongside semi-professional female footballer Che Thomas, to compete against 'ballers' from all over the world in the hope of being crowned the world’s best.

'Genetic difference' between Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi starting to show with CR7 still in 'such a good state' at 40, claims ex-Man Utd assistant Rene Meulensteen

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have enjoyed a long-running rivalry after dominating world football for two decades. Both superstars are now entering the twilight of their careers, with former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen claiming the 40-year-old Portugal international is now in better physical condition than Inter Miami's World Cup winner.

Inter Miami player ratings vs. Seattle Sounders: Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba team up to send message after Leagues Cup loss

Inter Miami had won just once in their last four games, but Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba made sure that skid didn’t extend, combining to lead an emphatic 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday night. Billed as a Leagues Cup final rematch, the Herons looked intent on sending a message after being blanked in back-to-back games for the first time in Messi's tenure.

'The rest of MLS will be supporting the Seattle Sounders' – Herculez Gomez on Lionel Messi's Inter Miami losing respect as league’s new villains

Former U.S. international Herculez Gomez offered his assessment of the hostilities between Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders ahead of their first meeting since last month's controversial Leagues Cup final. The former MLS striker referenced the postmatch altercation that resulted in suspensions for multiple Miami players.

Lionel Messi will 'easily' make it to 2026 World Cup with Argentina as Cristian Romero dismisses fitness concerns surrounding Inter Miami superstar

Lionel Messi’s presence at the 2026 World Cup has been called into question, but Argentina team-mate Cristian Romero claims the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will “easily” make it to that event. The all-time great has, at 38 years of age, conceded that fitness concerns could lead to him missing out on the defence of a global title in the United States, Canada and Mexico.