PSG Defeats Inter Miami 4-0 Advances Club World Cup Quarterfinals

Inter Miami suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where Lionel Messi faced his former club and received heartfelt tributes from his ex-teammates. Despite the loss, Messi remained composed and shared warm moments with PSG players and coach Luis Enrique, including exchanging shirts with Ousmane Dembele, to whom Messi gifted his entire match kit, including boots. Dembele, who recently returned from injury, praised Messi on social media and expressed admiration for his ongoing achievements with Inter Miami. PSG dominated the match with goals from Joao Neves, an own goal by Tomas Aviles, and Achraf Hakimi, securing their place in the quarterfinals against Bayern Munich. Messi's spirits were lifted by the reunion with former teammates, though Inter Miami now shifts focus back to MLS where they sit sixth in the Eastern Conference. The friendly exchanges highlighted the respect and camaraderie between Messi and PSG, despite the one-sided match result.