Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 in their highly anticipated match in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The win sets up a quarterfinal clash with either Bayern Munich or Flamengo.
Joao Neves scored twice for PSG, including a goal in the first half that gave the team an early advantage. Miami’s Achraf Hakimi added to the tally before halftime, widening the lead to three goals.
The match saw a significant change in momentum after the initial 50 minutes, with Inter Miami holding without attempting a single shot on goal. PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made just three saves throughout the game, highlighting his team’s defensive prowess.
Despite Messi’s strong performance, Inter Miami struggled to find opportunities, with their only real threat coming from a Luis Suarez header that slipped past the post. Oscar Ustari made six saves for Miami, but it was not enough to prevent the defeat.
PSG head coach Javier Mascherano praised his team’s win as a “good learning experience” for Inter Miami. Neves, meanwhile, celebrated his first two-goal performance in the competition, saying he was happy with the result despite feeling fatigued after the match.
The European champions will now face either Bayern Munich or Flamengo in the quarterfinals on Saturday. With this win, PSG solidifies its position as a dominant force in international club football.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/6/29/neves-scores-two-as-psg-thrash-inter-miami-to-reach-club-world-cup-quarters