Messi Set for PSG Reunion as Inter Miami Reach Club World Cup Knockouts

Lionel Messi is ready for a dramatic reunion with its former club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the FIFA Club World Cup, because Inter Miami after 2-2 exciting draw with Brazilian team Palmeras Your location has been secured in knockout steps.

Messi set for emotional PSG reunion in Club World Cup

The result of this match in the presence of 60,914 audiences at the Hard Rock Stadium was enough to move forward from Group A for both teams. After Inter Miami Palmeras, on the basis of the difference between the round gap, thereby preparing it to be exciting in the last 16 against PSG in Atlanta on June 29.

Inter Miami’s Performance

In the first half, the Tadeo Alende and experienced striker was looking at the inter Miami edge after Luis Suarez's goal. 38-year-old Suarez helped the chest leaf in the first goal and then double the edge by rounding the top corner from the left leg.

However, Palmeras returned two goals through Paulinho and Mauricio in the last 10 minutes and achieved the top spot in the group. Despite the draw, the impressive performance of Suarez gave them the player of the match award.

Group A Drama Elsewhere

In the second match of Group A, Egypt's club Al Ahli played an exciting draw with Porto at the MetLife Stadium. Vasam Ali made hat-trick for Al Ahli, while Porto responded from Rodrigo Mora, William and Samu Aghehowa goal. Mohamed Romdhane took an edge of 4-3 in the 64th minute, but the dramatic equality goal made in the 89th minute of Brazil's Winger Pepe, made two teams only two or two points.

PSG Await in Knockout Clash

With the draw, Inter Miami will now be with a much anticipated match with the Champions League holder PSG, where Messi was played between 2021 and 2023. PSG went ahead of Group B after 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders.

FIFA had given Inter Miami a single-faced nation, which some people saw as a guarantee of Messi's participation. But the team has proved its inclusion, has become the only American club to reach the knockout steps, while LAFC and Seattle Sounders have left behind.

Mascherano on Facing PSG

Inter Miami's Chief Coach Javier Mascherano praised the progress of his team:

"We have achieved the goal for myself at the beginning of this tournament, which was to qualify for the round of 16.

Despite the Eastern Team in Europe, the Champions League winner, we will play this match with humility and severity. Football has shown us repeatedly that anything can happen.

Messi’s Remarkable Record Continues

This is consistent 33rd time when the Messi-led team has gone ahead of the group phase of a major tournament - which is a proof of continuity at the highest level.

What will happen next?

• Next match: Inter Miami vs PSG

• Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

• Date: 29 June 2025

• Stage: Round of 16, FIFA Club World Cup

Now everyone's eyes will be tucked on Atlanta, because one of the most awaiting matches of the Messi Tournament is ready to face its former colleagues.