PSG Defeats Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 at Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain decisively defeated Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup, showcasing a dominant performance that exposed the gulf in quality between the European champions and the MLS side. PSG took an early lead with João Neves scoring twice, followed by an own goal from Tomás Avilés and a late first-half goal from Achraf Hakimi, effectively ending the contest by halftime. Inter Miami, despite featuring stars like Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets, struggled to match PSG's relentless pressing, superior fitness, and tactical execution, remaining largely ineffective throughout the match. The game highlighted the challenges MLS teams face against top-tier European clubs, underscoring PSG's status as the clear favorites moving forward in the tournament. PSG will next face the winner of the Flamengo versus Bayern Munich quarterfinal clash, setting up another high-profile encounter. The match also carried personal storylines, including PSG coach Luis Enrique facing several of his former Barcelona players now at Inter Miami, adding an emotional dimension to the one-sided affair.