Paris Saint-Germain fullback Achraf Hakimi previewed the upcoming Round of 16 clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against Inter Miami and had a direct message for Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami secured second place in Group A after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Palmeiras, earning a spot in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Their next opponent will be Paris Saint-Germain, who topped Group B to advance.
The matchup marks a highly anticipated reunion, as Messi is set to face PSG for the first time since leaving the French giants for MLS. Ahead of the game, PSG star Achraf Hakimi shared his thoughts—and a subtle warning—for his former teammate.
“It would be great to see Messi again,” said Hakimi. The Moroccan international praised the Argentine’s time in Paris before drawing a competitive line in the sand. “I spent two great years with him. But once we’re on the pitch, there are no friends. He’ll try to win, and so will we“.
PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma also looked ahead to the clash with Inter Miami, telling DAZN after the draw was finalized: “It’s fantastic for us and for me,” said the Italian international.
Donnarumma went on to reflect on Messi’s two-year stint at PSG: “Leo is a great friend. I lived here with him for two fantastic years in which we played with the best player in the world. But now, I hope we win—he’s already won plenty of titles“.
PSG’s message to Messi
The storyline of Messi facing his former club adds further intrigue to the match—not just because PSG represents European dominance in the tournament, but also because it’s the last club Messi played for in Europe before moving to the United States.
On Messi’s 38th birthday, PSG acknowledged their former No. 10 with a pointed message via X (formerly Twitter): “Happy birthday, Leo Messi!” the club wrote, sharing a photo of the Argentine icon. But it didn’t end there. In a playful, competitive twist, they added: “See you Sunday“.
When is Inter Miami vs. PSG?
Inter Miami will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, June 29, with kickoff at Mercedes–Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
From: bolavip.com
