Who: Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter MiamiWhat: FIFA Club World Cup round of 16Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United StatesWhen: Sunday, June 30 at 12pm (16:00 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 9am local (13:00 GMT) in advance of our live text commentary stream.
FIFA’s Club World Cup serves up a treat in the round of 16 as Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain.
The Argentinian international forward joined the French giants, and now first-time European champions, from the club he represented since childhood, Barcelona.
PSG’s coveted European success was not forthcoming, and Messi headed for new pastures with his 2023 move to Major League Soccer.
Now, Messi faces a PSG side shorn of many of the Galacticos recruited to seal European glory, but full of youthful exuberance and riding the crest of their Champions League wave.
Al Jazeera Sport takes a closer look at the match.
Why does Messi’s Miami vs PSG carry such weight?
When PSG meet Inter Miami, it will mark a rare reunion of European football greats, all layered with old loyalties, recent regrets and the chance for Lionel Messi to settle a score.
Sunday’s game features a compelling contrast of eras – a PSG side powered by youth and energy fresh off their maiden Champions League title, and an Inter Miami team built around ageing-but-iconic former Barcelona stars.
On the PSG touchline, Luis Enrique comes face to face with four players …
