Messi in the club World Cup: Inter Miami meets PSG in the round of 16!

Messi in the club World Cup: Inter Miami meets PSG in the round of 16!

Vienna, Österreich - On June 24, 2025, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Palmeiras from São Paulo reached the round of 16 of the World Cup in the USA. The explosive duel between Inter Miami and Palmeiras ended with a 2-2 draw. Despite the draw, Palmeiras secured the group victory in Group H, thanks to the better goal difference.

As part of the tournament, which will take place in the Metlife Stadium until July 13, the game offered a lot of drama. Inter Miami went through Tadeo Allende, who met Luis Suárez in the 16th minute after a pass from Luis Suárez. Luis Suárez scored the second goal for Miami in the 65th minute. In the final phase, however, Palmeiras equalized by Paulinho (80th) and Mauricio (88th).

surprises and decisions

Inter Miami has qualified as an underdog for the round of the last 16 after taking second place in Group A. The team performance exceeded internal expectations, also in a duel against FC Porto. The latter resigned with a 4: 4 draw against Al Aly, with Wessam Abou Ali scored three goals for Al Aly. Inter Miami now meets Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16, while Palmeiras will compete against Botafogo.

The group phase also had a surprise: Atlético Madrid lost 1-0 against Botafogo and left despite 23 shots and five great opportunities. Despite six points in the group, they ended the round due to the poorer goal difference. Coach Diego Simeone commented dissatisfied about some referee decisions during the game.

The mood among fans

The mood in the game was split. While the fans of Palmeiras were booing when Messi and Suárez were introduced, the supporters of Inter Miami celebrated their team's surprising success. Botafogo was euphoric about the move into the round of 16 and emphasized the value of Brazilian football.

The FIFA Club World Championship not only offers exciting games, but also some interesting developments away from the lawn. Teams like Chelsea are preparing for an important game against Esperance de Tunis, while extreme temperatures are in Philadelphia. In other encounters, Auckland City FC against Boca Juniors and Benfica against Bayern Munich are on the program. Manchester City meanwhile maintains its players with activities like Jenga.

In the coming round, fans may be looking forward to exceptional matches. Messi will compete against his former association Paris Saint-Germain, which makes the upcoming round of 16 a very special highlight.

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