The difference between the two teams was a tie. European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were the clear favorites. However, PSG coach Luis Enrique had expressed his respect for their opponents Inter Miami because of Lionel Messi. But Miami was completely devastated by PSG’s dominant performance on the field. Miami was blown away 4-0 by the reigning Champions League champions on their way to the last eight.
Messi is not making excuses after being crushed by his former club. He has acknowledged the differences between the two teams. In a post on his Instagram account, he wrote, “Today the Club World Cup ended for us with a defeat to the current Champions League champions – a team with some people I respect and whom I was happy to see again.”
After the tournament, Messi will now rest for a few days at his home in Miami. Then he will return to the team and prepare for the new season. Messi said, “We are proud that we have achieved our goal – to make it to the top 16 of the tournament. Now it is time to focus on MLS and the challenges that lie ahead.”
In the post-match interview, Messi added, “Our goal was to compete and show that we understand the importance of this competition. I don’t know if people expected this performance from us, or if they expected much less, because everyone knows how we came to the Club World Cup and the group we were in.”
Praising PSG, Messi said, “They are a great team, they won the last Champions League and are doing really well… nothing more. The game was exactly as we expected. We tried our best. We made a good impression in the Club World Cup, we competed, now we are thinking about the next tournament.” He added that he enjoyed the competition, although there was a clear difference in the performance and the quality of the team. He tried to give his best so that the team can reach the best level.
FAQ
What was the result of the match between Messi’s team and PSG?
Messi’s team lost to PSG with a score of 4-0.
How did Messi react to the defeat?
Messi expressed pride in his team’s journey in the Club World Cup despite the loss.
What did Messi say about the Club World Cup?
He said he is proud of the team’s performance and effort throughout the tournament.
Did Messi mention any specific reasons for the defeat?
No specific reasons were detailed in his reaction, but the scoreline showed PSG’s strong performance.
What does this result mean for Messi’s team in the Club World Cup?
The defeat likely ended their run in the tournament, but the team remains proud of their overall journey.
