Breaking: PSG Crushes Inter Miami 4-0 in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Paris, France (Reuters/Yonhap News) — In a dominant display of skill and strategy, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) humiliated Inter Miami 4-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This match-up featured heavyweight players like Lee Kang-in for PSG and Lionel Messi for Inter Miami. The game was held at the prestigious Atlanta Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the United States.
PSG’s overexpression: A first half to remember
From the outset, PSG dictated the pace with intense forward pressure and extraordinary organizational skills. Juan Nevez opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a header from a Vina free kick. PSG continued their onslaught, with Neymar scoring a beautiful goal with a right-foot shot in the 39th minute. Inter Miami’s own goal in the 44th minute further exacerbated their woes. Ashouraf Hocimi scored just before half-time, making the score 4-0. PSG finished the first half with a whopping 73% possession and 10 shots, compared to Miami’s zero.
Messi’s lone battle
The second half saw Messi take control of Miami’s attacks. Despite his efforts, including a first-half shot blocked by Gian Luigi Donnarumma, Messi couldn’t find the net. Over the 90 minutes, Messi made four shots, two of which were on target, showing gles of his magical prowess. Notably, Messi’s interaction with former PSG teammate Bellingham hinted at an empathetic moment amidst the competitive game.
Lee Kang-in’s impactful performance
Lee Kang-in, PSG’s Korean talent, faced off against Messi for 21 minutes before being substituted for Hocimi in the 64th minute. His statistics were impressive: 44 minutes played, a sharp pass to Bradley Barcola, 4 shots, 2 successful dribbles, and a passing accuracy of 100% (19/19).
Looking ahead: Quarter-finals against Bayern Munich
PSG’s next challenge is a quarter-final match against Bayern Munich, set to be a thrilling showdown. The stage is set for another Sonny-licious performance, following previous victories.
