Coach Mascherano: 'PSG massacred Inter Miami'

Speaking to the press after the match, coach Javier Mascherano was still proud of Lionel Messi and his teammates even though Inter Miami lost 0-4 to PSG.

Messi and teammates were crushed by PSG. In the early morning of June 30, PSG crushed Inter Miami 4-0 in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

On the morning of June 30, PSG defeated Inter Miami 4-0 in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Despite the defeat, Mascherano affirmed that Inter Miami had achieved their goals in the tournament, becoming the first American team to reach the knockout round.

“Looking at the tournament, we achieved our goals. Obviously we can only compete at a certain level, and that was clearly shown. We met expectations," ESPN quoted Mascherano.

"Unfortunately, when PSG scored so early, things became difficult… the way the goals were scored was too easy. The first half was like a massacre, but the second half was slower, and we played better. I repeat that I am proud of what the team has achieved. Now, we will focus on the future and use this experience for domestic competitions," the Argentine strategist admitted.

Mascherano also acknowledged the strength of the French team: “PSG have too many weapons. They are too strong. I wanted to be on the pitch with the players, to support them. The message at half-time was that we have to accept this situation. When you are 0-4 down, you know the chance of turning it around is very low, but the important thing is to show a good image in front of the audience. The players played very well in the second half, giving their all. This is the way we want to play.”

Coach Mascherano refused to comment on Messi's controversial moment, when the Argentine superstar acted unfairly towards Vitinha in a dispute. When Vitinha easily overcame Messi, the Argentine star reacted quite bitterly by swinging his fist at his former PSG teammate. This action was criticized by fans as unfair.

Source: https://znews.vn/hlv-mascherano-psg-tan-sat-inter-miami-post1564675.html