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Neves Brace Propels PSG Past Inter Miami to Club World Cup Quarters

Flamengo coach Filipe Luis has called the upcoming tie against Bayern Munich a career-defining chance for his underdog side.

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Round of 16 - Paris St Germain v Inter Miami CF - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 29, 2025 Inter Miami CF's Lionel Messi in action with Paris St Germain's Willian Pacho REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
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Overview

  • João Neves struck twice before halftime to set PSG on course for a 4-0 victory that also featured a Tomas Aviles own goal and a stoppage-time finish by Achraf Hakimi.
  • The Champions League winners advanced to the quarter-finals and will face the winner of Bayern Munich vs. Flamengo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta next Saturday.
  • Filipe Luis said a win over Bayern would transform his players’ careers and elevate Flamengo’s international standing.
  • Luis highlighted his team’s Brazilian footballing DNA and mental toughness as key strengths in embracing underdog status against Europe’s elite.
  • The expanded 32-team tournament in the U.S. carries a record $1 billion prize pool and has intensified debates over logistics, player compensation and the influence of marquee stars.