⚽️ Messi’s Miami vs PSG: A High-Stakes Reunion at the Club World Cup

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 Inter Miami’s Messi reunites with former Barcelona teammates and PSG coach in a thrilling Club World Cup showdown in Atlanta. Atlético crash out.



1. Background: Dramatic Group Stage Exit for Atlético

  • Atlético Madrid, despite a thrilling late win over Botafogo (via Antoine Griezmann), failed to progress from Group B. Botafogo edged through on goal difference.

  • PSG topped Group B with a 2-0 win over Seattle, thanks to Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi, securing their last-16 spot.

2. Inter Miami’s Rollercoaster Ride in Group A

  • In a gripping 2-2 draw with Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami took a 2-0 lead through Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez. However, late goals from Paulinho (80’) and Mauricio (87’) denied them the top spot.

  • That draw was enough for Miami to finish second in the group and book a last-16 tie against PSG.

3. The Fiery Reunion: Messi vs His Old Crew

  • Lionel Messi, alongside former Barcelona comrades Suárez, Busquets, and Jordi Alba, will face ex-Barcelona coach Luis Enrique, now reigniting his role at PSG.

  • It's a dramatic twist: players vs their mentor in a high-stakes clash in Atlanta on Sunday.

4. Key Dates & Venue

  • Match Date: Sunday, June 29 (Last 16).

  • Venue: Atlanta, USA.

  • Broadcast: Available live on DAZN.

5. What’s at Stake

  • For Miami/MLS: A historic opportunity—Miami has already made history as the first MLS side to reach the knockout stages of the revamped Club World Cup.

  • For PSG: A chance to reassert their European dominance with Messi-less continuity under Enrique.

  • The Plot Twist: Messi and old friends seeking redemption—remember Barcelona’s iconic comeback at PSG back in 2017?

7. Snapshot Summary

TeamGroup Result        Key Moment                Lookahead
Inter Miami2nd in Group A      Dramatic draw vs Palmeiras           Face PSG in Atlanta
PSG1st in Group B      2-0 win over Seattle Sounders        Former stars vs coach
Atlético MadridEliminated     Griezmann’s goal too little late        Bow out despite effort

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