Club World Cup: PSG Players Visit Messi in Locker Room After 4–0 Win Over Inter Miami — Watch the Video
Paris Saint-Germain cruised past Inter Miami on Sunday (June 29), thrashing Lionel Messi’s side 4–0 in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup. But despite the heavy defeat, there was a moment of mutual respect and nostalgia after the final whistle.
PSG Players Greet Messi in Locker Room
Inside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, PSG players made their way to Inter Miami’s dressing room to greet their former teammate, Lionel Messi, who played for the French side from 2021 to 2023.
In a heartfelt gesture, Achraf Hakimi swapped shirts with Messi, symbolizing the continued bond between the Argentine icon and his ex-club.
Watch the post-match video of Messi greeting PSG players link below.
🔙 MESSI y un encuentro con viejos conocidos tras el triunfo del #PSG ante #InterMiami. #MundialDeClubes
📹 @PSG_inside pic.twitter.com/6MyqoJuvd6
— TyC Sports (@TyCSports) June 29, 2025
Match Recap: PSG 4–0 Inter Miami
The French champions settled the match in the first half, scoring all four goals before the break:
- João Neves (2x)
- Avilés (own goal)
- Hakimi
PSG’s dominance left little room for Messi to shine, despite his efforts in the second half.
Messi’s Quiet Night: Stats vs PSG
According to Sofascore, the Inter Miami captain had one of his least impactful performances of the tournament:
- 48 total touches
- 89% pass accuracy
- 4 shots (2 blocked, 1 on target, 1 wide)
- 0 goal contributions
PSG’s tight marking, especially by Marquinhos and Pacho, kept the Argentine legend largely out of the game.
