The FIFA Club World Cup is delivering major upsets and thrilling matchups! Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a dominant performance, routing Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 in a Round of 16 clash that has sent shockwaves through the football world. The match, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, saw PSG's firepower prove too much for the MLS side.
PSG Dominates, Messi's Magic Fails to Ignite
Despite the presence of Messi and his former Barcelona teammates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, Inter Miami struggled to contain PSG's relentless attack. Joao Neves scored twice for the French champions, while an own goal from Tomas Aviles and a strike from Achraf Hakimi completed the rout. PSG's coach, Luis Enrique, expressed his team's ambition to go far in the competition, highlighting the historic season they are experiencing.
While the crowd of 66,000 was largely clad in Miami's colours and Argentina shirts, chanting Messi's name, PSG controlled the game from the outset. Messi's intermittent interventions weren't enough to stem the Parisian tide. Ousmane Dembele, PSG star and former Barcelona teammate of Messi, swapped shirts and more with the Argentinian legend after the match, showing respect for the "greatest of all time."
Bayern Munich Advances, Set to Face PSG
In another exciting match, Bayern Munich overcame a spirited Flamengo side 4-2 to secure their place in the quarter-finals. Harry Kane's brace proved crucial for the German giants. This sets up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash between PSG and Bayern Munich, promising a high-octane battle between two of Europe's top teams.
The Club World Cup continues to deliver surprises, with PSG's emphatic victory over Inter Miami being a major talking point. Will PSG continue their dominant run? Can Bayern Munich overcome the Parisian challenge? Football fans in South Africa and around the world are eagerly awaiting the next round of matches.
What's Next for Messi?
Following the defeat, Messi will be turning his attention back to MLS action with Inter Miami. Dembele, meanwhile, is considered a strong contender for the 2025 Ballon d'Or and is preparing to face Harry Kane and Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.