The Stanley Cup has been making its rounds over the past week. After several days of partying at Elbo Room, poolside at Matthew Tkachuk’s house, at E11EVEN, and at Sunday’s championship parade, you’d think the historic trophy would be ready for a rest. Not even close. On Monday night, the Stanley Cup was on the soccer pitch at Hard Rock Stadium. Fans packing the stadium were there to see Lionel Messi, arguably the world’s biggest soccer star, but were treated to see the Stanley Cup, the world’s most famous trophy. Panthers Captain Sasha Barkov was seen lifting the Cup above his head, flanked by teammates Dmitry Kulikov, Evan Rodrigues, Anton Lundell and Niko Mikkola, as well as team President Matthew Caldwell. Perhaps they brought the hometown Inter Miami club some good luck. Entering the game as large underdogs against Palmeiras, Inter Miami pulled off a huge 2-2 tie, securing a spot in the Club World Cup Round of 16. In what was another awesome and unique experience for the Stanely Cup, it only makes you wonder where it’s going to pop up next. LATEST STORIES FROM THE HOCKEY NEWS - FLORIDA Sasha Barkov explains why Panthers leadership wanted first-time winners to hoist Stanley Cup before anyone else [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/sasha-barkov-explains-why-panthers-leadership-wanted-first-time-winners-to-hoist-stanley-cup-before-anyone-else] Panthers Struck Gold Signing Veteran Defenseman [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/panthers-struck-gold-signing-veteran-defender] Panthers celebrate second straight Stanley Cup victory with sun-soaked parade along Fort Lauderdale Beach [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/panthers-celebrate-second-straight-stanley-cup-victory-with-sun-soaked-parade-along-fort-lauderdale-beach] One year away from being a 37-year-old free agent, Sergei Bobrovsky playing best hockey of his career [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/one-year-away-from-being-a-37-year-old-free-agent-sergei-bobrovsky-playing-best-hockey-of-his-career] Several Potential Suitors Named For Panthers' Brad Marchand [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/several-potential-suitors-named-for-panthers-brad-marchand] Photo caption: [Subscription Customers Only] Jun 23, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers player Aleksander Barkov celebrates with the Stanley Cup on the pitch with the trophy with teammates at half time during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between SE Palmeiras and Inter Miami CF at Hard Rock Stadium. (Marco Bello-Reuters via Imagn Images)
