The world of football is in turmoil after the statements of Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami midfielder, who praised a Paris Saint-Germain player for his exceptional performance during the club World Cup match on June 29, 2025. With more than ten years of experience at the highest level, Busquets said he had never faced such a talented opponent, capable of destabilizing his team alone. During this meeting at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, PSG crushed Inter Miami 4-0, with two goals from Joao Neves (6th and 39th minutes), a goal against his Tomas Aviles camp (44th minute) and a goal from Achraf Hakimi (45+3rd minute). Surprisingly, the player greeted by Busquets was neither Khvicha Kvaratskhelia nor Désiré Doué, but Joao Neves, whose performance even overshadowed the stars like Lionel Messi.
PSG dominated the match with 66.6 % possession and 19 shots against only 8 for Miami. Neves, with his vision, his precision and his inexhaustible energy, orchestrated the Parisian game, putting the defense of Inter Miami. Busquets, used to facing the older ones, admitted that Neves left them no chance, stressing its devastating impact. This victory propels PSG to the quarterfinals against Bayern Munich or Flamengo, while Inter Miami, despite the presence of Messi, failed to find his rhythm, the Argentinian being limited by a relentless Parisian defense.
This result and praise of Busquets raise questions about the evolution of world football. Neves, at only 20 years old, embodies the new generation of talents capable of competing with established legends. His performance not only provided a brilliant victory, but also attracted the attention of observers, who now consider him a future pillar of PSG and European football. For Inter Miami, this defeat highlights the challenges they face to compete with European giants, even with stars like Messi, Suarez and Busquets in their ranks.
PSG, under the leadership of Luis Enrique, continues to assert its domination, mixing youth and experience. This meeting also rekindled debates on the competitiveness of MLS clubs against the European powers. While the tournament continues, all eyes are turned to Neves and PSG, which seem ready to mark this competition from their footprint. For Busquets, this experience will remain a reminder that, even after an illustrious career, a young talent can always redefine the standards of the game.
