Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will face his former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16. Here’s a breakdown of the situation.
Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras, securing second place in Group A. They’ll play PSG in the last 16, marking a reunion for Messi with his former club.
The European champions won Group B with a 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders, setting up the clash with Inter Miami. PSG coach Enrique praised his team’s adaptability after their win.
Palmeiras will face Botafogo in an all-Brazil clash, while Flamengo will take on the runner-up of Group C.
Saturday, June 28
Palmeiras vs Botafogo (Philadelphia, 1600 GMT)
Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group D (Charlotte, 2000 GMT)
Sunday, June 29
Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami (Atlanta, 1600 GMT)
Flamengo vs Runner-up Group C (Miami, 2000 GMT)
Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano will face their former coach Luis Enrique, who led them to the treble with Barcelona in 2015.
PSG’s Ousmane Dembele is sidelined due to injury, while Atletico Madrid was eliminated despite a 1-0 win over Botafogo.
AFP
