The Shocking Stumble: PSG Loses at Club World Cup
PSG encounters unexpected setback, attributed to Jesus' influence
Paris Saint-Germain, Champions League winners, experience a surprising setback at the Club World Cup in the USA. Despite a dominant start, they succumbed to a 0-1 defeat against Brazilian side Botafogo in their second match.
The Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, was packed with 53,699 fans as Igor Jesus (36) scored for Botafogo, putting them in a strong position to advance to the group stage. Botafogo had earlier secured a win over Seattle Sounders in their first tournament game (2-1).
Luis Enrique, PSG's coach, acknowledged the challenge posed by Botafogo, stating, "We knew it would be a very difficult game - they defended very well. This Club World Cup is very intense and difficult, all teams are highly motivated, especially when they play against us."
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi's brilliance saved Inter Miami from defeat in another match, securing a victory over FC Porto. Unfortunately, it marked the first time a European team lost to a non-European team in the tournament. Atlético Madrid made a comeback, beating hosts Seattle 3-1, with Pablo Barrios scoring a brace.
As of now, Botafogo leads the group with 6 points, followed by PSG, Atlético, and Seattle with 3 and 0 points respectively. The fate of the teams will be decided on Monday (21:00 CET). No team has been eliminated yet, with the top two teams advancing to the knockout stage.
Although the exact results and progress of PSG remain unspecified in the latest information, the Club World Cup official website offers comprehensive updates on the tournament, including live scores and detailed results.
Quick Facts
- The Club World Cup features an expanded format with 32 teams, including PSG in Group B alongside Atlético de Madrid, Botafogo, and Seattle Sounders FC.
- The tournament is hosted at multiple venues in the United States,with PSG's group matches held at the Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles.
- The tournament uses a new format with a global expansion and a longer duration through June and July 2025.
- The defending champions entering the tournament were Manchester City, who won the previous 2023 Club World Cup under the old format.
- Live broadcasts and streaming are available globally, including on DAZN and FanCode, with some matches airing on Eurosport in India.
The European Union is committed to promoting sports and fostering cooperation among nations. In the context of this commitment, it's worth noting that the Paris Saint-Germain football team, a champion from the Champions League within the European Union, has faced an unexpected defeat at the Club World Cup.
