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Lionel Messi to face former team PSG in Club World Cup round of 16 after Inter Miami progresses from group stage
Lionel Messi is set for a reunion with former team Paris Saint-Germain after Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Brazilian club Palmeiras to reach the Club World Cup round of 16. Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez appeared to have earned Miami its second win of the group stage, but Paulinho and Maurício struck for Palmeiras inside the final 10 minutes to earn a vital draw that also sent the Verdão into the knockout stages. Palmeiras now faces an all-Brazilian clash against Botafogo in the round of 16. Miami and Palmeiras both finished on five points, with the Brazilians topping the group on goal difference. Portuguese club Porto and Egypt's Al Ahly were eliminated. 'Before the start of the tournament, if someone told me that we were going to have this kind of performance against these kinds of teams, I'd sign on,' Miami head coach Javier Mascherano told DAZN. 'So I appreciate the team, the guys, all the players, because they gave more than 100 percent. I think it's a historic night for MLS because we are into the best 16 teams in the world. So I think all of MLS has to be proud of Inter Miami.' Miami is the only MLS team to make it through to the knockout stages, with the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles FC being eliminated from the competition. European champion PSG, where Messi spent two seasons between 2021-23, reached the knockouts with a comfortable 2-0 win over the Sounders thanks to goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi. There will be another reunion at the round of 16 as Miami contingent Messi, Suárez, Mascherano, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Albi face off against former coach Luis Enrique, who led them to a historic treble at Barcelona in 2015. 'For the club, this kind of achievement is wonderful, and now we've got to compete against a PSG side that will be very tough,' Alba told DAZN. 'Let's see if we can hold our own. We've competed in all three matches. 'Now, obviously we're talking about the champions of Europe. We know a lot of their players, and the coach – who I was lucky enough to play under – and I've always said he's the best in the world. 'Once the game starts, it's about going toe-to-toe, trying to beat them, and why not? This is football – let's see how far we can go.' Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid was eliminated despite a 1-0 win over Botafogo. The Spanish side finished on six points along with the Brazilians and PSG in Group B but lost out on goal difference. In Group A, Porto and Al Ahly played out an enthralling 4-4 draw in a game both sides needed to win to have any hope of progressing. Al Ahly looked on course to earn a historic win over its European opponent, but Pepê equalized for Porto with a minute remaining. PSG faces Inter Miami in the round of 16 on Sunday.
Ammon
an hour ago
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- Ammon
Palmeiras salvage draw with Inter Miami as both advance to Club World Cup last 16
Ammon News - Palmeiras rallied from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami and qualify top of Group A for the Club World Cup last 16 on Monday, a result that sent both teams through to the knockout phase. Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez gave Miami a two-goal lead before Paulinho and Mauricio scored in the last 10 minutes to get Palmeiras back on level terms. Both teams finished on five points with Inter Miami second on goal difference, while Al-Ahly and Porto were both eliminated after drawing 4-4. Lionel Messi's side will take on European champions Paris St Germain, where the Argentine spent two seasons from 2021-23, while Palmeiras face fierce rivals Botafogo in an all-Brazilian clash for a place in the quarter-finals. "It was a great game from us, it's difficult to play against one of the best teams in South America," said Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano, who described it as a "historic night" for Major League Soccer. "Maybe at the end we had the game in our hands so the feeling is strange but before the start of the tournament if someone told me we were going to have this kind of performance against these kind of teams I would have signed it." Inter Miami are the only team from MLS to reach the last 16 after both Los Angeles FC and the Seattle Sounders were eliminated. With the crowd heavily favouring Palmeiras and creating an atmosphere that made it seem like an away game for hosts Miami, the Brazilian side started with intensity, pressing high up the pitch but despite their energy the final ball lacked precision. Miami struck in the 16th minute when Allende surged past a static Palmeiras defence and coolly slotted home after a 40-metre run. Allende came close again early in the second half, flashing a shot narrowly wide after another quick counterattack, before Messi brought fans to their feet with a dipping volley from distance that sailed just over. Suarez, quiet for much of the game, made no mistake in the 65th minute as he cut onto his left foot and fired into the top corner from a tight angle to make it 2-0. Palmeiras pulled one back 10 minutes from time through substitute Paulinho, who guided a low finish into the corner.
The 42
2 hours ago
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- The 42
Messi to face PSG as Inter Miami and Palmeiras advance after draw
Inter Miami 2-2 Palmeiras LIONEL MESSI FACES a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras. The Brazilian side fought back from two goals down to draw at Hard Rock Stadium, a result which secured both teams a place in the knock-out stages. Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez had Miami on course for a second surprise victory in the tournament after their win over Porto. But the Brazilian side struck twice in the last 10 minutes through Paulinho and Mauricio to make sure of their place in the next round. Few expected Miami to make it out of the group but they now face the European champions while Palmeiras will have an all-Brazilian encounter with Botafogo. For Messi, who celebrates his 38th birthday on Tuesday, the tie in Atlanta will see him face his former club PSG for the first time since leaving them to join Miami in 2023. 'It's a historic night for the MLS because we are into the best 16 teams in the world and all the MLS have to be proud of Inter Miami,' said Miami coach Javier Mascherano. The result meant that Egyptian club Al Ahly and Porto were both eliminated despite producing a highly entertaining 4-4 draw at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. There were six Argentines in the Miami starting line-up which took the field in front of a large Brazilian contingent in the 60,914 crowd. The travelling fans were on their feet in the opening minutes when Gustavo Gomez powered a header goalwards from a corner but Oscar Ustari was down well to save. Miami grabbed the lead in the 16th minute when Suarez brilliantly chested a long ball into the path of the on-rushing Allende who showed pace to break clear of the Brazilian defence and then composure to fire past Weverton. Advertisement Palmeiras's tactics of sitting off Miami were not working with Messi dropping deep and linking up with Sergio Busquets and Federico Redondo as the Major League Soccer side enjoyed plenty of possession. The only chance for Palmeiras before the break came when Facundo Torres found himself in a promising position after some sloppy Miami defending but he screwed his shot wide. Messi's first real effort on goal came four minutes after the restart when he eked out just enough room on the edge of the box for a low shot but Weverton was down well. Allende threatened again when he broke down the right and flashed a shot just wide of the post and Messi drove a bouncing ball narrowly over the bar as Miami pushed for a second goal. That came in the 65th minute with the 38-year-old former Barcelona striker Suarez rolling back the years as he dribbled past two defenders and then blasted into the top corner. Top spot in the group mattered to Miami as it would have avoided the clash with PSG but it was not to be as Palmeiras earned themselves a crucial point with their late revival. Substitute Paulinho fired home in the 80th minute after a lovely reverse pass from Allan Andrade. Then, with three minutes left on the clock, Maxi Falcon's header fell straight to Mauricio who pounced on the opportunity, rifling into the far corner to make it 2-2. 'It was a great game from us, it's difficult to play against one of the best teams in South America,' said Mascherano. 'Maybe at the end we had the game in our hands so the feeling is strange but before the start of the tournament if someone told me we were going to have this kind of performance against these kind of teams I would have signed for it.' Abel Ferreira, the Palmeiras head coach, was highly critical of his team's opening 45 minutes but pleased with their reaction. 'I told them at half-time that it was impossible to do worse than what we did in the first half. We were unable to contain our opponents or put pressure on them up front. But our spirit of fighting until the end was particularly important in the second half, and we were rewarded for that,' he said. Porto 4-4 Al Ahly Porto and Al Ahly were both eliminated from the Club World Cup after a 4-4 draw on Monday in the game of the tournament to date. Because Palmeiras and Inter Miami drew to finish first and second in Group A respectively, both teams at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey ended up deflated, with Porto going behind and then pulling level four times on the night. 'I'm very sad, very very sad, I feel like we should have scored five or six goals, the opportunity was there to win the game,' said Palestine international Abou Ali, who netted a hat-trick for Al Ahly. The Egyptian side took the lead after 15 minutes as Abou Ali slotted a low effort past Claudio Ramos. Porto quickly hit back through 18-year-old starlet Rodrigo Mora, who drove through the Al Ahly defence and rounded the goalkeeper. Abou Ali restored his team's lead with a penalty just before half-time, but a stunning Williams Gomes strike pulled Porto level in the 50th minute. Abou Ali completed his hat-trick little over a minute later with a towering header. Both sides were left devastated in New Jersey. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo With the game lurching end-to-end Porto responded in kind two minutes later as Samu Aghehowa nodded in for 3-3. Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane curled home brilliantly from range to give Al Ahly the lead but they could not hold on. With a minute remaining, Pepe pulled Porto level for the fourth time to save his team's blushes on the night, although elimination in the group stage was a shock for the Portuguese side. – © AFP 2025
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
🔬 The Debrief as Messi sets up PSG reunion and Atleti exit Club World Cup
🔬 The Debrief as Messi sets up PSG reunion and Atleti exit Club World Cup The new week of Club World Cup action started with a bang amid thrilling draws and exciting last 16 ties being set up. Here's what went down. You can sign up to DAZN to watch every FIFA Club World Cup game for free. What happened? 📝 Fifteen goals across the four fixtures shows the chaos that Monday produced to kickstart the week. Advertisement PSG ran out routine winners against Seattle Sounders with a 2-0 victory and although Antoine Griezmann scored a late winner against Botafogo with the only goal of the game, it wasn't enough to prevent Atlético de Madrid exiting at the group phase. Although Inter Miami let a 2-0 lead slip with 10 minutes remaining to draw 2-2 against Palmeiras, it didn't stop both sides qualifying for the last 16 - where Lionel Messi is set for a tantalising reunion with former employers PSG. Finally, despite both Porto and Al Ahly exiting the tournament prematurely, they bowed out in spectacular fashion by playing out a dramatic 4-4 draw. Player of the Day 🔥 Wessam Abou Ali made quite a bit of impressive history with his hat-trick for Al Ahly against Porto. Advertisement Since intercontinental club competitions began in 1960, it was the first perfect hat-trick of any description in any format of such tournaments, with the Palestine international netting with both feet and a header. He is also only the second player ever in competition history to score three times in a single game against European opposition - the other being the legendary Pelé. Stat of the Day 📊 Lionel Messi never turns up at tournaments to exit early. What this means 🤔 Groups A and B have now concluded and we have our first set of knockout fixtures. PSG's reward for topping their group is a meeting with Messi and co. when they face Inter Miami, while there is also the prospect of an all-Brazilian affair in the last 16 when Palmeiras take on Botafogo. Advertisement Porto, Al Ahly, Atlético de Madrid and Seattle Sounders all exit. What they said 🗣️ "Before the tournament started, we were the underdog, the worst team but with hard work, determination and playing good football, we have deserved to qualify. Say what you want but we're among the best teams in the world now." Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami "Facing Messi will be amazing because we already enjoyed two years together having the greatest player in the world. But I hope we win because he has already won so many awards!" Gianluigi Donnarumma, PSG "Getting six points in the group wasn't bad but we were doomed by the game against PSG where every decision hurt us. We gave absolutely everything. We won two games out of three but sadly, we're out." Diego Simeone, Atlético de Madrid What's next? 👀 Bayern Munich have already qualified and if Benfica can avoid defeat against them in their meeting, they will be assured of joining the German champions in the next round. Advertisement Boca Juniors have a chance of joining them if Bayern do them a favour and they can rack up the goals against Auckland City, who have shipped 16 in their two games to date. Top then plays bottom in Group D with Flamengo facing LAFC, while Chelsea and Espérance de Tunis meet in a direct duel for qualification. 📸 PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA - AFP or licensors
The Sun
5 hours ago
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- The Sun
Messi to face PSG as Inter Miami reach Club World Cup last 16
LIONEL Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras. The Brazilian side fought back from two goals down to draw at Hard Rock Stadium, a result which secured both teams a place in the knock-out stages. Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez had Miami on course for a second surprise victory in the tournament after their win over Porto. But the Brazilian side struck twice in the last 10 minutes through Paulinho and Mauricio to make sure of their place in the next round. Few expected Miami to make it out of the group but they now face the European champions while Palmeiras will have an all-Brazilian encounter with Botafogo. For Messi, who celebrates his 38th birthday on Tuesday, the tie in Atlanta will see him face his former club PSG for the first time since leaving them to join Miami in 2023. 'It's a historic night for the MLS because we are into the best 16 teams in the world and all the MLS have to be proud of Inter Miami,' said Miami coach Javier Mascherano. The result meant that Egyptian club Al Ahly and Porto were both eliminated despite producing a highly entertaining 4-4 draw at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. There were six Argentines in the Miami starting line-up which took the field in front of a large Brazilian contingent in the 60,914 crowd. The travelling fans were on their feet in the opening minutes when Gustavo Gomez powered a header goalwards from a corner but Oscar Ustari was down well to save. Miami grabbed the lead in the 16th minute when Suarez brilliantly chested a long ball into the path of the on-rushing Allende who showed pace to break clear of the Brazilian defence and then composure to fire past Weverton. - 'Great game' - Palmeiras's tactics of sitting off Miami were not working with Messi dropping deep and linking up with Sergio Busquets and Federico Redondo as the Major League Soccer side enjoyed plenty of possession. The only chance for Palmeiras before the break came when Facundo Torres found himself in a promising position after some sloppy Miami defending but he screwed his shot wide. Messi's first real effort on goal came four minutes after the restart when he eked out just enough room on the edge of the box for a low shot but Weverton was down well. Allende threatened again when he broke down the right and flashed a shot just wide of the post and Messi drove a bouncing ball narrowly over the bar as Miami pushed for a second goal. That came in the 65th minute with the 38-year-old former Barcelona striker Suarez rolling back the years as he dribbled past two defenders and then blasted into the top corner. Top spot in the group mattered to Miami as it would have avoided the clash with PSG but it was not to be as Palmeiras earned themselves a crucial point with their late revival. Substitute Paulinho fired home in the 80th minute after a lovely reverse pass from Allan Andrade. Then, with three minutes left on the clock, Maxi Falcon's header fell straight to Mauricio who pounced on the opportunity, rifling into the far corner to make it 2-2. 'It was a great game from us, it's difficult to play against one of the best teams in South America,' said Mascherano. 'Maybe at the end we had the game in our hands so the feeling is strange but before the start of the tournament if someone told me we were going to have this kind of performance against these kind of teams I would have signed for it.' Abel Ferreira, the Palmeiras head coach, was highly critical of his team's opening 45 minutes but pleased with their reaction. 'I told them at half-time that it was impossible to do worse than what we did in the first half. We were unable to contain our opponents or put pressure on them up front. But our spirit of fighting until the end was particularly important in the second half, and we were rewarded for that,' he said.
