PHOTOS: Messi mania erupts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts the first of its two Round of 16 matches in the Club World Cup on Sunday. Inter Miami plays Paris Saint-Germain.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) attempts a shot during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves (87), center, hits the goal for his second goal during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami players reacts after paris Saint-Germain sacore the first goal during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) leaves the field afte Inter Miami loss against Paris Saint-Germain during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after missing an opportunity during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) dribbles through traffic during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami midfielder Telasco Segovia (8) battles for possession during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) drbbles between PSG defenders during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) contrls the ball during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) battles for the ball against Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves (87) during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) dribbles between PSG defenders during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes (25) reacts after a foul from Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Paris Saint-Germain players recats after Inter Miami midfielder Tomás Aviles (6) score a own goal during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7) battels for possession against Inter Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7) battles for possession against Inter Miami midfielder Tomás Aviles (6) during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) disputes the ball against Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos (5) during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Paris Saint-Germain celebreat after Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves (87) score during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) battles for possession against Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves (87) during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) tries to control the ball during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots prior the during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami fans cheer as they see the warm-ups during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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A lady holds a sign at the sidelines as Inter Miami warm up prior to the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Fans cheer as they see the warm-ups during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Fans walks towards the Mercedes-Benz Stadium prior to the round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Raynaldo Morales from Buford looks up as he arrives at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Raúl Romero from Buford takes a cellphone photo of Jerónimo Bonilla as they arrive at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium prior to the round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Marlon and Lourdes Chinchilla from Guatemala hold their jerseys in support of Lionel Messi prior to the round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Fans move up and down the escalators prior to the round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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PSG fans signal to the camera as they arrived to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) attempts a shot during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Inter Miami in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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