Overview

• PSG routed Inter Miami 4-0 in the Club World Cup round of 16 at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 29
• Messi appeared to swing his arm at former PSG teammate Vitinha after being outplayed, an act widely viewed as an attempted punch
• PSG’s official social media account later posted an image of the two sharing a hug at full-time, hinting at mutual respect
• The incident has fueled an ongoing social media debate over the Argentine’s sportsmanship and composure under pressure
• With PSG now preparing for their quarter-final, Messi will shift focus to Inter Miami’s upcoming MLS campaign