Lionel Messi consoled by former team-mates after PSG maul Inter Miami

Lionel Messi

Luis Enrique

After Paris Saint-Germain defeated Inter Miami 4-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 on June 29, 2025, Lionel Messi was visibly dejected but found solace in heartfelt reunions with former teammates. Ousmane Dembele, who played alongside Messi at Barcelona from 2017 to 2021, came on as a substitute for PSG and later swapped shirts with him, sharing a warm moment in the tunnel. PSG manager Luis Enrique, who coached Messi to nine trophies at Barcelona, including the 2015 Champions League, was seen smiling and affectionately stroking Messi’s hair during a post-match exchange. Messi also embraced former PSG teammates Gianluigi Donnarumma and Presnel Kimpembe, with whom he played during his two seasons in Paris from 2021 to 2023. These interactions, marked by handshakes and shared memories, lifted Messi’s spirits despite the crushing defeat.

ALL GOALS | PSG Goals Compilation | FIFA Club World Cup 2025

 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) scored a total of 16 goals in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, based on available match data. Here is a breakdown of their goals from key matches:

Quarter-final vs. Bayern Munich (2-0 win):

Désiré Doué (78th minute)

Ousmane Dembélé (90+6th minute)

Semi-final vs. Real Madrid (4-0 win):

Fabián Ruiz (6th minute)

Ousmane Dembélé (9th minute)

Fabián Ruiz (24th minute)

Gonçalo Ramos (87th minute)

Final vs. Chelsea (0-3 loss):

No goals scored

Group Stage:

Exact goal details are not fully specified in the provided data, but PSG scored a total of 16 goals across the tournament, with 10 in the first half alone across all matches. Subtracting the known 6 goals from the knockout stages (2 vs. Bayern, 4 vs. Real Madrid), the remaining 10 goals were likely scored across their four group stage matches, as they won all but one group game (a loss to a Brazilian opponent).

Key Goal Scorers:

Fabián Ruiz: 2 goals (vs. Real Madrid)

Ousmane Dembélé: 2 goals (vs. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid)

Désiré Doué: 1 goal (vs. Bayern Munich)

Gonçalo Ramos: 1 goal (vs. Real Madrid)

Additional Notes:

PSG maintained an impressive defensive record, conceding only one goal in the tournament until the final, where they conceded three to Chelsea.

Their semi-final performance against Real Madrid was particularly dominant, with a 4-0 victory highlighted by Ruiz’s brace and Dembélé’s clinical finishing.

The final saw PSG struggle offensively, failing to score despite early chances, with Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and João Pedro capitalizing on defensive errors.

For a complete list of goals, you can watch highlight compilations

ALL GOALS | Chelsea Goals Compilation | FIFA Club World Cup 2025

 Chelsea scored a total of 17 goals in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, as detailed in their official club statistics. Below is a breakdown of their goals across the tournament based on available information:

- Group Stage (Group D):

  - Chelsea 2–0 Los Angeles FC: Goals by Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández.

  - Chelsea 1–3 Flamengo: Goal by Cole Palmer.

  - Chelsea vs. Espérance de Tunis: Specific scoreline not detailed, but Chelsea secured a win to advance.

- Round of 16:

  - Chelsea 4–1 Benfica: Goals by Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

- Quarter-finals:

  - Chelsea 2–1 Palmeiras: Goals by Cole Palmer and an own goal by Weverton.

- Semi-finals:

  - Chelsea 2–0 Fluminense: Both goals by João Pedro.

- Final:

  - Chelsea 3–0 Paris Saint-Germain: Two goals by Cole Palmer and one by João Pedro.

Key Goal Scorers:

- Cole Palmer: 3 goals (1 in group stage, 1 in quarter-finals, 2 in final) and 2 assists.

- João Pedro: 3 goals (2 in semi-finals, 1 in final).

- Pedro Neto: 3 goals (1 in group stage, 1 in round of 16, 1 unspecified).

- Enzo Fernández: 1 goal (group stage) and 3 assists.

- Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, Tyrique George: 1 goal each.

- Own goal: 1 (by Weverton in quarter-finals).

Chelsea led the tournament with 17 goals, 14 from open play, and had 10 different goal scorers. They also ranked first for shots (112) and second for shots on target (45).

For a complete list of goals, you can watch highlight compilations

Jamal Musiala sustains a significant injury as of the FIFA World Cup 2025 season

 

Jamal Musiala, the Bayern Munich and Germany star, suffered a serious injury during a FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain on July 5, 2025. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder sustained a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle following a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma just before halftime. The injury occurred as Musiala chased a loose ball near the byeline, and his left leg got caught awkwardly under Donnarumma, causing him to scream in agony. He was stretchered off the pitch and taken to a hospital in Atlanta for assessment before flying back to Munich on a private air ambulance for surgery.

Bayern Munich confirmed on July 7, 2025, that Musiala underwent successful surgery to address the fractured fibula and dislocated ankle. The club stated he would begin rehabilitation immediately but is expected to be sidelined for at least four to five months, with a potential return around December 2025 or January 2026. German outlet BILD reported that Musiala also damaged several ligaments, which could complicate his recovery, and there are concerns about whether he will fully regain his world-class form, as noted by Dr. Rajpal Brar, a physical therapy specialist. Despite these concerns, Musiala remains optimistic, stating in a July 9, 2025, Instagram video that the surgery went well, he is in good care, and he views the incident as an accident with "no one to blame."

The injury has been a significant blow to Bayern, with sporting director Max Eberl describing it as a "real shock" due to Musiala's central role in the team. Manager Vincent Kompany expressed frustration, noting Musiala's passion for the game and the cruelty of the setback, especially as he had just returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for the final two months of the 2024-25 season. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and others criticized Donnarumma’s challenge as "reckless," though Musiala and PSG’s manager Luis Enrique emphasized it was an unintentional accident. Donnarumma later posted well wishes on social media, to which Musiala responded positively.

Recent updates indicate Musiala is progressing in his rehabilitation, he is "giving it his all" in rehab. He was seen at Bayern’s Säbener Straße facility on crutches alongside teammate Alphonso Davies. The club is reportedly considering internal options like young talent Paul Wanner or potential transfer targets such as Xavi Simons to fill the gap in the attacking midfield during Musiala’s absence.