Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami stunned by Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16.
The Miami-based American football club, which was playing its debut Club World Cup, faced a crushing 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on the weekend.
The co-owner and president of the club, David Beckham, penned a heartfelt note for the “players, the staff and the fans” after Inter Miami’s bid for the World Cup came to an end.
Taking to Instagram, the 50-year-old wrote, “Our @fifaclubworldcup journey comes to an end. I’m so proud of the players, the staff and the fans for all we have achieved together these last few weeks…”
“We’ve shown the world what the city of Miami is capable of, performing on the biggest stage against the best. Congratulations and good luck. @psg @intermiamicf #FreedomToDream,” he added.
The European champions outclassed Messi’s side at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to qualify for the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
The UEFA Champions League winners remained dominant throughout the game. Joao Neves struck twice in the 6th and 39th minutes of the match.
Tomás Avilés then brought the lead to three in just five minutes with his goal, while Achraf Hakimi made the final winning strike before halftime.
PSG is now all set to clash with German club FC Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Bayern beat the Brazilian football club Flamengo in the round of 16, 4-2, to claim a spot in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
