Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter Miami 4-0 in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday to reach the last eight of the FIFA Club World Cup with ease.
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Joao Neves scored early to set PSG on their way and it was wave after wave of attack as Miami were overwhelmed by Luis Enrique’s reigning European champions in the first half. Neves added another before the break, then an own goal from Aviles and a strike from Achraf Hakimi in the space of just a couple of minutes made it 4-0 before half time. And it could have been more.
To their credit Inter Miami improved massively in the second half with Lionel Messi going close on several occasions and showing off some silky passing but Luis Suarez couldn’t quite make the most of the chances created for him.
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PSG now face the winner of Flamengo vs Bayern Munich in the quarterfinal on Saturday in Atlanta. Messi and Miami are heading back to MLS action but will be happy they at least made the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
PSG vs Inter Miami player ratings (via FotMob.com)
PSG vs Inter Miami score: 4-0
Joao Neves 6', 39', Aviles OG 44', Hakimi 48'
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Messi’s free kick hits the wall
The crowd go bonkers as Suarez wins a free kick right on the edge of the box. Messi steps up but his curled effort is straight into the wall.
Messi’s header saved by Donnarumma
Messi is involved and the ball finds Jordi Alba on the left. He clips a cross towards the penalty spot and Messi is there. He sends his header towards the bottom corner but Donnarumma gets down low to push it away. Sure, PSG have probably mailed this in, but this has been a much better second half from Inter Miami.
79' MESSI! A strong header but Donnarumma is there again!
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Another magic touch from Messi almost has Suarez in
Messi plays in a pass perfectly for Suarez again, but PSG get back and defend well as they concede a corner.
Barcola’s shot deflects over
Somehow PSG aren’t 5-0 up. Barcola’s shot is deflected up and over the bar. Just over 20 minutes to go in Atlanta.
Messi’s shot on target saved
It has taken over an hour but Miami have just registered their first shot on target of the game. Messi creates a yard of space but his shot from a tight angle is saved by Donnarumma. Chants of “Messi, Messi” echo around the stadium in Atlanta. The fans are loving it. Much better from Miami in the second half and Messi is at the heart of everything.
Dembele returns!
Ousmane Dembele is back from injury and gets a lovely ovation as he comes on to replace the brilliant Joao Neves. Dembele’s first minutes in the Club World Cup. A fresh and fit again Dembele is exactly what PSG’s opponents want to see.
Messi almost gets a shot away
A counter sees Messi link up with Suarez and the latter gets it back on the edge of the box. He is just about to get a shot away but three PSG defenders swarm him and clear. It has been much better in the second half from Miami who have been able to get Messi on the ball.
Barcola denied after a sublime turn
That is majestic from Bradley Barcola, as he brilliantly flicks the ball around the defender. He’s in but his shot is pushed over by Ustari. PSG are toying with Miami once again.
Messi’s shot deflects over
Here we go. Miami have finally woken up. Messi plays in Jordi Alba down the left and he’s away. He cuts the ball back to Messi and his chipped shot deflects out for a corner.
Messi tees up Suarez with an incredible pass... but Miami can’t finish
Wow. What a touch from Messi. He’s still got it! A cross comes in from the left and Messi cushion a perfect pass on the volley in to Luis Suarez and he’s in. But he couldn’t get his touch right from close range and that is a huge chance wasted. Brilliance from Messi.
Half time: PSG 4-0 Inter Miami
Total and utter domination from PSG in that first half as they lead 4-0 but it could be seven or eight. Zero shots from Inter Miami in that first half and Lionel Messi has touched the ball just 14 times. This could get embarrassing for the MLS side.
Barcola tees up Hakimi to finish — PSG 4-0 Inter Miami
Wow. Barcola is played in down the right and he cuts it back for Hakimi. His first shot is deflected and hits the bar but the ball comes straight back to him and he taps home.
45' HAKIMMMMMI!
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It's 4-0 and @PSG_English are flying!
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Aviles flicks into his own net — PSG 3-0 Inter Miami
Doue whips in a great cross and Ruiz is lurking, and the ball flies off Aviles and goes in. Nightmare for Inter Miami.
44' Tough break for Inter Miami as an own goal makes it 3-0!
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Neves slots home another! — PSG 2-0 Inter Miami
Inter Miami have got themselves in yet another pickle and Fabian Ruiz wins it back on the edge of the Inter Miami box. He then gets the ball and squares it for Joao Neves to slot home his second goal of the game. Miami were desperate to go in just 1-0 down at half time but PSG thoroughly deserve their 2-0 lead.
39' GOAAAAAL!
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JOÃO NEVES again -- some great pressure and slick passing as @PSG_English double their lead!
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Fabian Ruiz slots just over
PSG’s press is relentless and they force Falcon into a mistake. He gives it away on the edge of his own box and the ball is rolled in to Fabian Ruiz. He has a clear sight of goal but slots it over. He should probably score and he knows it.
Messi gets on the ball!
For the first time in this game, with almost 27 minutes gone, Lionel Messi gets on the ball and can turn. He wriggles free and plays a good ball down the right to Allende. His cross is half blocked and then PSG manage to clear. Inter Miami have to make the most of these rare counter attacks.
Hakimi’s shot is blocked, Kvaratskhelia curls wide
Achraf Hakimi surges into the box after some lovely interplay down the right it ends with him smashing a shot on goal. It’s blocked and Miami scramble it clear for another PSG corner. Moments later Kvaratskhelia whips a shot inches wide of the far post.
Allen is off and Aviles is on
That is it for Noah Allen. He underwent treatment on the pitch on what looked like a hamstring issue but the defender can’t continue. Tomas Aviles is on in his place. Miami are really struggling to get the ball. PSG are in total control.
Fabian Ruiz heads home, but he’s clearly offside
PSG are pressing so high and Inter Miami just can’t get out of their own half. A corner is swung in and headed back across goal and Fabian Ruiz heads home, but he’s clearly offside.
Neves heads home! — PSG 1-0 Inter Miami
A free kick is whipped in by Vitinha to the back post and Joao Neves is totally unmarked as he heads home. So easy for PSG. That is really poor defensively from Miami.
GOOOOAL! Brilliant set piece by Vitinha and Neves gives @PSG_English the lead!
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Ustari makes a good stop down low
A mazy run from Kvaratskhelia opens up Inter Miami and he finds Bradley Barcola. His low shot is saved well down low from Ustari and Inter Miami scramble clear. As expected, it has been all PSG early on.
PSG lineup
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Barcola, Doue
Inter Miami lineup
Ustari; Weigandt, Falcon, Allen, Alba; Allende, Redondo, Busquets, Segovia; Messi, Suarez
How to watch PSG vs Inter Miami live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 12pm ET Sunday (June 29)
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
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PSG team news, focus
Ousmane Dembele being out injured has obviously had a big impact but the PSG star is back in training and could make his debut in this competition in this game. If he’s not fit enough to start, PSG still have plenty of other attackers to fill the gap and it will be intriguing to see if Barcola starts in this game or if Goncalo Ramos gets the nod. The midfield trio are so important to the way PSG play and their full backs Hakimi and Mendes are the x-factor and will aim to get forward as much as possible.
Inter Miami team news, focus
All of the marquee players have played a key role in getting Inter Miami to the last 16 with Messi curling in a free kick to win against Porto, Luis Suarez scoring a beauty against Palmeiras and Sergio Busquets so solid in midfield. Javier Mascherano’s side have only lost one of their last eight games in all competitions and after a slow start to the 2025 season things are starting to come together. If they can keep improving defensively we know they have the talents to hurt any team in the world in a single moment. Nobody expects them to beat PSG so they have absolutely nothing to lose.
PSG vs Inter Miami preview
Messi spent two seasons in the French capital in 2021-23 alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe but the star trio failed to lead PSG to the holy grail of the Champions League. Of course, PSG won their first-ever Champions League title under Luis Enrique less than a month ago so the timing of this clash with Messi feels particularly apt.
In terms of the Club World Cup, Miami are the lone MLS team to make it out of the group stage as they beat FC Porto thanks to Messi’s magic. And had they not blown a 2-0 lead late on in their final group game against Palmeiras they would have landed on a much easier side of the bracket and not faced PSG in the last 16.
Even though they’re the red-hot favorites to advance to the quarterfinals, Enrique’s side have had their struggles during the group stage, losing 1-0 to Botafogo. But they also showed their incredible quality by hammering Atletico Madrid 4-0 and who on earth can stop Doue, Barcola, Kvaratskhelia and Co.?
PSG vs Inter Miami prediction
This feels like it has the makings of a classic. Messi and Miami are desperate to prove they can hang with the big boys from Europe. Expect this to go to extra time and something tells me the MLS side will win on penalties. PSG 2-2 Inter Miami (Miami win on penalties)
