My Thoughts on the Club World Cup So Far : Inter Miami vs PSG, the Upcoming Clash, and the Mendes vs Messi Buzz

I am really hyped about this Fixture. This is the game everyone wanted. Messi playing against his former club.

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For Inter Miami, this is about proving that MLS clubs can compete on a global stage.
For PSG, this is personal. They let Messi go, and the fanbase never fully embraced him. Now he’s coming back on the opposite side of the pitch with a point to prove.
I think this game will be intense. PSG will likely dominate possession early on. I genuinely think this will be one of the most watched Club World Cup matches ever.

Now about what's trending: NUNO MENDES VS LIONEL MESSI
Honestly this is really wild, but also interested and I think it will be an interesting face off to watch.

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On one side, you’ve got people hyping up Nuno Mendes like he’s going to pocket Messi. And to be fair, Mendes is a serious baller. He’s quick and aggressive. If you’re looking for a solid modern full-back, he's HIM!
But Messi is Messi. He’s been "pocketed" a thousand times on Twitter before games. He doesn’t need space. He creates it. He doesn't rely on speed, he uses timing and vision that no defender can train for.

I think Mendes will give Messi a tough game physically. But mentally? That’s where Messi always wins. He's faced way more experienced defenders and still came out shining. And Messi loves these kinds of matchups. The more people talk, the more he delivers.

My prediction? Mendes might get a few good tackles in early on, but Messi will eventually find the gaps. He always does.

Can't wait to see the match.
After the match, I'll review the full match and highlight and drop my final Thoughts