'Soccer God' Lionel Messi (38, Inter Miami) could not stop his former team PSG. Lee Kang-in (24, PSG) was also invited to the stage of dreams.

UEFA Champions League champion PSG defeated Inter Miami (United States) 4-0 in the round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, early on the 30th (Korea time) and advanced to the quarterfinals. PSG will face the winner of Bayern Munich vs. Flamengo (Brazil) in the quarterfinals to compete for a spot in the semifinals.

Lee Kang-in, who was excluded from the starting lineup, entered as a substitute in the 70th minute and played for about 21 minutes. The match between Lee Kang-in and Messi became a reality. It was a significant match for Lee Kang-in, who joined PSG after Messi's transfer. Lee displayed sharp passes from the midfield but did not record any attacking points.

The Champions League winning team PSG completely dominated Inter Miami. Just six minutes into the first half, João Neves scored the opening goal with a sensational header. PSG showcased perfect passing and again Neves added another goal in the 39th minute of the first half.

As if that weren't enough, Inter Miami's center-back Allan collapsed, clutching his left thigh in the 17th minute of the first half. Substitute Abiles, who came on, also scored an own goal while trying to block a cross in the 44th minute.

Hakimi scored the fourth goal from a tiki-taka play during the added time in the first half. Messi, at the front, was left frustrated as the ball did not come to him, unable to do anything.

PSG led the first half in shot count by a staggering 10-0. The possession was also overwhelmingly in PSG's favor, with 73% to Inter Miami's 27%. PSG's passing accuracy reached 94%.

In the second half, Messi initiated a counterattack. However, in the 48th minute of the half, Suárez failed to convert a perfectly floated pass from Messi into a goal. Messi attempted to solve the problem by dribbling directly, but was again thwarted by PSG's defense. The once-superstars were not like they used to be.

In the 70th minute, Hakimi was substituted out, and Lee Kang-in entered. Lee coordinated the attack from the midfield with precise passes.

Suárez had a crucial chance in the box again in the 78th minute, but his shot went wide. The goal-scoring ability he showed at Barcelona and Liverpool was lacking. Even Messi's header missed the goal.

Messi had a golden opportunity for a free kick in the 88th minute. Messi's left-footed curling shot was blocked by the defensive wall. In the ensuing PSG counterattack, Lee received the ball but could not create any decisive moments.

Lee's first shot during the added time was also blocked. In the end, PSG finished the game with a four-goal victory. Lee smiled while Messi could not. Neves, who scored multiple goals, was named the Most Valuable Player. The unfortunate Messi exchanged jerseys with Hakimi.

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