Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Sports Service: In one of the round of 16 matches, the French team Paris Saint-Germain managed to defeat Inter Miami, the representative of American football and Lionel Messi's current team, with a decisive 4-0 score. Luis Enrique's team completed the job in the first half with goals from Nos (twice), Aviles (own goal), and Ashraf Hakimi.
The victory was also a revenge for the Parisians, who are still upset with Messi's behavior after winning the 2022 World Cup. Many European sports media described the victory as "symbolic revenge" by the Parisians on their former star.
In the other match of this round, Bayern Munich managed to defeat the Brazilian team Flamengo 4-2 in a high-scoring game. The Bavarians scored goals from Harry Kane (twice), Goretzka and Polgar (own goal), while Gerson and Jorginho were also the goalscorers for Flamengo.
With this result, Bayern Munich became the opponent of Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals; a match that echoes the historic confrontation between the two teams in the 2020 Champions League final, where Bayern won the title with a single goal from Kingsley Coman.
In the other match of this round, the Italian team Inter Milan will face the Brazilian team Fluminense tonight.
The 2025 Club World Cup is being hosted by the United States and will be played for the first time in a 32-team format. The knockout stage matches will be held in various stadiums in the United States, including Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, SOFA Stadium in Los Angeles and other host cities.
The 2025 Club World Cup, due to its new structure and the presence of major continental teams, provides a rare opportunity for the world's stars to face off. The confrontation of teams such as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, especially with the presence or absence of figures such as Messi, has added to the appeal of the tournament. By hosting the competition ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the United States is solidifying its position as the new hub of global football.