Messi's Inter Miami to Face PSG in Club World Cup Last 16

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi is set to face former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 after both teams progressed to the knockout phase. Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras to advance second in Group A, while PSG won their group with a 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders. Miami will now play Botafogo, and PSG will face Miami in the upcoming matches.

Champions of Europe PSG won their group with a 2-0 victory over Seattle Sounders, setting up a clash with Messi and Miami. Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez had Miami on course for a second victory in the tournament after their shock win over Porto. But Palmeiras struck twice in the last 10 minutes to ensure they advanced.

Former Barcelona players Suarez, Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, along with Miami coach Javier Mascherano, will face their former coach Luis Enrique, who guided them to the treble in 2015. Miami's progress has been praised for elevating Major League Soccer.

Porto and Al Ahly were eliminated after a thrilling 4-4 draw, while European champions PSG bounced back with a win in Seattle. Atletico Madrid's defeat by PSG left them needing a big win against Botafogo to progress, but they fell short despite a late victory.

On Tuesday, Bayern Munich face Benfica, and Auckland City play Boca Juniors in Group C, with one last 16 spot on the line. Chelsea will later play Esperance Tunis, with the winners to progress alongside Flamengo, who face Los Angeles FC.

According to the source: Malay Mail.