Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said beating Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami was tougher than the 4-0 scoreline suggested in their Club World Cup last-16 win. Despite PSG’s dominant first half with four goals, Miami fought hard in the second half, showcasing Messi’s quality. Enrique praised his team’s performance and stressed their ambition to win the tournament, saying the season is long but motivation is high.PSG winger Ousmane Dembele and defender Lucas Beraldo expressed admiration for playing alongside Messi and other former Barcelona stars.Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano acknowledged the gap in quality but praised his team’s effort and Messi’s strong second-half showing. He noted the huge fan support for Messi despite PSG’s current dominance, highlighting the Argentine star’s lasting appeal even at 38.