Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will face off against his former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup knockout stage, following their 2-2 draw over Palmeiras at the early hours of today. The American side lost a 2 goal lead to secure a draw, setting up what would be a widely anticipated clash against the European champions.
Paris Saint-Germain enters the tie in dominant form, riding the momentum of a historic treble-winning season. Under manager Luis Enrique, PSG clinched Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, capping it off with a crushing 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the final. That triumph not only made them the first French side to win a treble but also reinforced their ambition to add the Club World Cup to their growing trophy cabinet.
For Messi, the upcoming clash is a reunion loaded with meaning. His first competitive meeting with PSG since departing the French giants in 2023. While Inter Miami arrives as underdogs, the team’s recent form and star-studded front line promise an explosive encounter. For PSG, it’s another step toward global supremacy in what could become the club’s most decorated season yet.
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