Messi's Inter Miami, PSG Advance Club World Cup Knockouts

Lionel Messi, alongside former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez, will face their ex-coach Luis Enrique when Inter Miami meets Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 in Atlanta. Inter Miami advanced as runners-up in Group A after a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras, while PSG topped their group following a 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders, setting up this highly anticipated reunion. Luis Enrique, who led Barcelona to a treble in 2015 and recently guided PSG to their first Champions League title, will coach against many familiar faces. Miami coach Javier Mascherano acknowledged PSG's superiority but emphasized football's unpredictability and the team's determination to compete fiercely. Luis Suarez, at 38, remains a key offensive threat, and the match is seen as a historic moment for Major League Soccer, with Miami among the world's top 16 teams. The players expressed mixed feelings of camaraderie and competition, highlighting the emotional and tactical significance of this showdown.