PSG Crush Inter Miami in Club World Cup Showdown as Messi Struggles
What a game that was – Paris Saint-Germain absolutely dismantled Inter Miami 4-0 in the Club World Cup last-16 clash in Atlanta. It wasn't just a win; it was a masterclass in dominance, precision, and footballing pedigree. From the very first whistle, it was clear who the superior side was, and unfortunately for Messi and his Miami teammates, they were simply not in the same league.
The match opened with PSG setting the tone early. João Neves was the star of the night, scoring twice before halftime. His first came just six minutes in – a perfectly timed run to the back post met with a free-kick delivery that he headed home with ease. You could already sense that Inter Miami were in trouble. They looked rattled, and PSG smelled blood.
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By the 39th minute, Neves struck again, finishing off a beautiful build-up involving Fabian Ruiz and Bradley Barcola. Miami’s defense was nowhere to be seen. And it didn’t stop there. Just minutes later, Tomás Avilés accidentally turned a cross into his own net, and then Hakimi made it 4-0 just before halftime, capitalizing after his initial shot crashed off the crossbar.
At that point, the match felt over. Inter Miami had barely touched the ball – literally. Messi had only 14 touches by halftime, Suárez a mere 17. It was a tough watch for fans of the pink and black. PSG had 73% possession, and they were relentless in pressing, creating, and controlling every inch of the pitch.
To be fair to Messi, he had a moment or two after the break. A header that Donnarumma saved and a late free kick that thudded into the PSG wall – symbolic of the whole game, really. The crowd wanted a magic moment, and Messi tried, but PSG weren’t in the mood for sentimentality. They were there to win – and they did it emphatically.
Luis Enrique called it “almost perfect,” and it’s hard to disagree. PSG looked like the Champions League winners they are – sharp, disciplined, and devastating in the final third. Inter Miami, on the other hand, looked like a team that hadn’t expected to get this far, as Mascherano later admitted. They were outclassed and outpaced from start to finish.
So PSG march on to the quarter-finals, and Miami are left to regroup. For Messi, the dream of lifting another international club trophy fades – at least for now. Football can be cruel, and today, it reminded us of the harsh gap that still exists between elite European giants and emerging teams from across the Atlantic.
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