What a night of football magic at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami! Palmeiras and Inter Miami battled it out in an electrifying 2-2 draw, securing their spots in the Club World Cup round of 16. Inter Miami jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead with cool goals from Tadeo Allende and seasoned striker Luis Suarez, but Palmeiras had other plans. After key substitutions, Paulinho fired one in the 80th minute, and Mauricio sealed the comeback with a stunning equalizer in the 87th. 🤩
The game was a rollercoaster with Messi, nearing his 39th birthday, creating chance after chance even though he didn’t hit the net. The crowd went wild, chanting his name as the game swung dramatically. With every twist and turn, it was a match that kept everyone on the edge of their seats!
Palmeiras topped Group A on goal difference and will now face fellow Brazilian side Botafogo. Meanwhile, Inter Miami – the only MLS club to progress – is set to go head-to-head with Group B winners, featuring Messi’s former club Paris Saint-Germain. A perfect blend of passion, strategy, and last-minute heroics made this a showdown to remember!
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Both Palmeiras and Inter Miami make round of 16 at Club World Cup
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