{"id":10867,"date":"2025-07-04T04:18:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/04\/botafogo-stuns-psg-in-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-as-messi-guides-inter-miami-past-porto\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T04:18:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:18:14","slug":"botafogo-stuns-psg-in-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-as-messi-guides-inter-miami-past-porto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/04\/botafogo-stuns-psg-in-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-as-messi-guides-inter-miami-past-porto\/","title":{"rendered":"Botafogo Stuns PSG in FIFA Club World Cup 2025, as Messi Guides Inter Miami Past Porto"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/04\/botafogo-stuns-psg-in-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-as-messi-guides-inter-miami-past-porto\/#Thursdays_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_Results\" >Thursday&#8217;s FIFA Club World Cup Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/04\/botafogo-stuns-psg-in-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-as-messi-guides-inter-miami-past-porto\/#Highlights_of_the_Day\" >Highlights of the Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/04\/botafogo-stuns-psg-in-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-as-messi-guides-inter-miami-past-porto\/#Standings_of_Group_A_and_Group_B\" >Standings of Group A and Group B<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/04\/botafogo-stuns-psg-in-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-as-messi-guides-inter-miami-past-porto\/#Tomorrows_Schedule_Friday_June_20th\" >Tomorrow&#8217;s Schedule: Friday, June 20th<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Excitement continued to build on Thursday during the 2025 Club World Cup, with four notable victories highlighted by a dramatic comeback and a surprising upset as Groups A and B wrapped up their second of three group stage matches.<\/p>\n<p>Group A saw Palmeiras secure victory over Inter Miami, while Group B experienced upheaval. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid kept their hopes alive by defeating the Seattle Sounders, but Botafogo delivered a shocking upset by narrowly edging out PSG, allowing them to progress in the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"thursdays-fifa-club-world-cup-results\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thursdays_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_Results\"><\/span><strong>Thursday&#8217;s FIFA Club World Cup Results<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Palmeiras 2, Al Ahly 0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Palmeiras kicked off the scoring with a unique goal that propelled them to a four-point lead in Group A. After a lucky touch from Al Ahly&#8217;s Wessam Abu Ali in the 49th minute, Jos\u00e9 Manuel L\u00f3pez extended the lead in the 59th minute. Palmeiras made the most of their only shot on target from a total of ten attempts, while Al Ahly struggled to capitalize on their eight shots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inter Miami 2, Porto 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lionel Messi showcased his incredible talent with a stunning free kick, leading Inter Miami to their first Club World Cup victory against Porto. After Porto&#8217;s Sam Ageho scored early in the 8th minute, Messi leveled the match and netted the winning goal in the 47th minute, curling it expertly beyond the Porto wall for three points.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>Atl\u00e9tico Madrid 3, Sounders 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Atl\u00e9tico Madrid quickly took control in their match, though the Sounders managed to keep things competitive for a time. After a strong first-half performance from Atl\u00e9tico, they secured a 2-0 lead. Seattle pulled one back through Albert Rathnack, but Barrios sealed the game for Atl\u00e9tico with a final goal, confirming their superiority on the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Botafogo 1, Paris Saint-Germain 0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Group B turned into a thrilling spectacle with Botafogo&#8217;s stunning upset of PSG. Botafogo took an early lead with a goal from Igor Jesus in the 36th minute, and despite PSG&#8217;s relentless attempts to equalize, they couldn\u2019t penetrate Botafogo&#8217;s defense. This victory catapults Botafogo to the top of the group, marking the tournament&#8217;s first significant upset.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"highlight-of-the-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_the_Day\"><\/span><strong>Highlights of the Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"group-a-and-group-b-standings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standings_of_Group_A_and_Group_B\"><\/span><strong>Standings of Group A and Group B<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"content-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p>Rank<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Group A<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Record (WDL)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Goal Difference<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Points<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Palmeiras<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1-1-0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Inter Miami<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1-1-0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Porto<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0-1-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Al Ahly<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0-1-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"content-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p>Rank<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Group B<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Record (WDL)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Goal Difference<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Points<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Botafogo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2-0-0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>PSG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1-0-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Atl\u00e9tico Madrid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1-0-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Seattle Sounders<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0-0-2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"tomorrows-schedule-friday-june-20\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tomorrows_Schedule_Friday_June_20th\"><\/span><strong>Tomorrow&#8217;s Schedule: Friday, June 20th<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Group C<\/strong>: Benfica vs. Auckland City at Orlando Inter &#038; CO Stadium. 12 PM on Dazn<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group D<\/strong>: Flamengo vs. Chelsea at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. 2 PM on Dazn\/TNT\/TruTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group D<\/strong>: LAFC vs. Tunis at Geodispark, Nashville. 6 PM on Dazn<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group C<\/strong>: Bayern vs. Boca Juniors at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. 9 PM ET on Dazn\/TBS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take<\/strong>: The thrilling outcomes from Thursday&#8217;s matches highlight the unpredictability of international club soccer, exciting fans of all teams. With underdogs like Botafogo knocking out giants like PSG, it reinforces the notion that anything can happen, making every match a must-watch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Excitement continued to build on Thursday during the 2025 Club World Cup, with four notable victories highlighted by a dramatic comeback and a surprising upset as Groups A and B wrapped up their second of three group stage matches. Group A saw Palmeiras secure victory over Inter Miami, while Group B experienced upheaval. 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