Palmeiras Midfielder: Messi has always been my idol and looks forward to playing against Miami in the last round

Early this morning, Palmeiras defeated Cairo Nationals 2-0 in the Club World Cup. After the game, Palmeiras midfielder Mauricio accepted an interview with the media.

23-year-old Mauricio said: "We played a very good game, and we successfully controlled the rhythm of the game in the second half. I am very happy to contribute great performance. Not only me, but the whole team performed well. These three-pointers are crucial."

Speaking of the final round against Miami International, Mauricio could not wait to meet Messi. He said: "No need to say much about Messi. He has unparalleled strength and is the best in the world that has been elected many times. Player. He is an idol I have always tried to imitate, and although it is extremely difficult to reach his level. He is an extraordinary player, but there is strong team support behind him, so we must be highly focused and study our opponents in depth. "

"We know the importance of qualifying as the top group, but when participating in events of this level, you cannot choose your opponent or wait for a weak team. All teams in this tournament are the world's top teams, and we must be fully prepared."