Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 after both teams advanced from the group stage. Miami finished second in Group A following a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras, who came from behind to top the group and set up an all-Brazilian clash with Botafogo.
Messi, alongside former Barcelona teammates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, will reunite with PSG and ex-Barça coach Luis Enrique — now leading the European champions. PSG secured their knockout spot with a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders.
Miami coach Javier Mascherano called the club’s advancement a milestone for Major League Soccer, while Alba expressed confidence ahead of the reunion: “We know them well, but once the game starts, we’ll compete and try to win.”
