PSG Eyes Global Triumph After Dominant Win Over Inter Miami
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) showcased their intent to conquer the world stage with a commanding 4-0 victory over Inter Miami at the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday. The French champions, fresh off their UEFA Champions League triumph, left no doubt about their prowess as they overwhelmed Lionel Messi’s side with a first-half blitz.
Despite some European giants expressing concerns over the expanded 32-team tournament, PSG have embraced the challenge wholeheartedly. Apart from a surprising 1-0 loss to Brazil’s Botafogo in the group stage, the Parisians have been unstoppable, outscoring opponents 10-0 across three matches in the United States.
PSG coach Luis Enrique expressed his team’s ambition, noting that they are eager to continue making history and are excited to fight for more silverware despite the long season.
The clash against Inter Miami carried extra significance as Messi faced his former club and coach from their days at Barcelona. However, even with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner leading the charge, Inter Miami couldn’t match PSG’s depth and talent. Joao Neves opened the scoring just six minutes in with a deft header and doubled the lead in the 39th minute.
Inter Miami’s woes intensified when Tomas Aviles inadvertently scored an own-goal, and Achraf Hakimi added another in stoppage time, sealing the outcome before halftime. With this win, PSG advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will face Bayern Munich next Saturday in Atlanta.
Harry Kane Shines as Bayern Munich Defeat Flamengo
In another exciting matchup, Bayern Munich secured a 4-2 victory over Brazil’s Flamengo, propelled by Harry Kane’s impressive performance. The English striker netted two goals, helping the German champions recover swiftly from their earlier group-stage loss to Benfica.
Bayern took control early, capitalizing on an own-goal from Flamengo’s Erick Pulgar and a deflected strike from Kane within the first nine minutes. Although Flamengo fought back with goals from Gerson and a Jorginho penalty, Leon Goretzka’s first-half goal and Kane’s second in the 73rd minute ensured Bayern’s passage to the quarterfinals.
The upcoming clash between PSG and Bayern Munich promises to be a thrilling encounter, as both European powerhouses vie for global supremacy at the Club World Cup.
