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The fate could not have written a more symbolic script: Lionel Messi will face his former team, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), for the first time in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Club World Cup, a match filled with emotions and reunions that will take place next Sunday, June 29, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The clash was confirmed after the draw between Inter Miami and Palmeiras, in a match that the Americans were leading 2-0 until the 80th minute, but finished 2-2. That tie relegated the team from Florida to second place in Group A, forcing them to face the newly crowned champions of Europe.
The most anticipated reunion
It will be a special match for Messi, who left PSG in 2023 after two seasons marked by inconsistent performance and a tense relationship with部分 of the fanbase. Although he won two Ligue 1 titles, he did not achieve the ultimate goal: to conquer the Champions League.
Destiny has brought me to the point where, now with Inter Miami, I have the opportunity to face that same club that has now reached European glory, under the leadership of Spanish coach Luis Enrique.
As the agency EFE recalled, the match will also be a reunion of the Barça clan, as Luis Enrique coached Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba during his time at FC Barcelona, where they won everything together. Furthermore, the coach of Inter Miami, Javier Mascherano, was also a pupil of the Asturian, adding a tactical and personal layer to the matchup.
PSG, the clear favorite
PSG arrives at this matchup as one of the strongest teams in the tournament. After claiming the Champions League title, the Parisian team has showcased an outstanding collective level, solidified under Luis Enrique's philosophy.
In contrast, Inter Miami relies on the experience and quality of its veterans, pursuing an ambitious project aimed at making history from the heart of American soccer.
With Messi at the center stage, and a constellation of former blaugrana figures facing a victorious PSG, the match promises to be one of the most anticipated of this edition of the Club World Cup.
Frequently asked questions about the matchup between Messi and Inter Miami against PSG in the 2025 Club World Cup
When will Messi play against PSG in the 2025 Club World Cup?
The match between Messi and PSG will take place on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup.
Why is the match between Messi and Inter Miami against PSG special?
The match is special because Messi will face his former team, PSG, for the first time since leaving the club in 2023. Additionally, the game brings together several former players from FC Barcelona, now managed by Luis Enrique, who leads PSG.
How does PSG arrive at the match against Inter Miami?
PSG arrives at the match as the Champions League champion and one of the strongest teams in the tournament, established under the guidance of Spanish coach Luis Enrique.
What role has Messi played in Inter Miami in the 2025 Club World Cup?
Messi has been fundamental for Inter Miami, leading the comeback against Porto with a decisive free-kick goal and guiding the team to the knockout stage of the Club World Cup.
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