Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has responded to his team's elimination from the Club World Cup following a decisive 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
The loss means Inter Miami's journey in the tournament has come to an end, while PSG advances to the quarter-finals where they will face Bayern Munich.
PSG dominated the match with a brace from Joao Neves, an own goal by Tomas Aviles, and a strike from Achraf Hakimi securing their comprehensive victory against the MLS side.
Messi's Reaction to the Defeat
Following the match, Messi took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the result and express appreciation for his former teammates at PSG, where he played for two seasons before joining Inter Miami in 2023.
"Today the Club World Cup ends for us with defeat against the Champions League winners, where there are players I appreciate and that gave me joy to see them again," Messi wrote.
Despite the disappointment, the Argentine captain maintained a positive outlook, adding: "We leave with pride to have achieved our goal of reaching the top 16 of the tournament. Now to focus on the MLS and all that is coming."
Looking Ahead
With their Club World Cup campaign now over, Inter Miami will shift their attention back to domestic competitions, particularly the Major League Soccer season where they still have opportunities to secure silverware.
Meanwhile, PSG's convincing performance sets up an intriguing quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich as they continue their pursuit of the Club World Cup title.
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