PHOTOS: Messi mania erupts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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PHOTOS: Messi mania erupts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha (17) and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi (2) celebrate Vitinha’s free kick for an assist for their first goal against Inter Miami during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves (87) celebrates his goal with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz (8) during the first half against Inter Miami in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Désiré Doué (14) is fouled by Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) during the first half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

General view as a Paris Saint-Germain player controls the ball against Inter Miami during the second half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Kick off of the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) is introduced before their match against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves (87) celebrates his goal as Inter Miami defender Maximiliano Falcón (37) reacts during the first half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball during the first half against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

General view as a Paris Saint-Germain player controls the ball against Inter Miami during the second half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) attempts a free kick against Paris Saint-Germain during the second half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery (33) passes the ball against Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30) as Atlanta is shown on the sideline during the second half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10, right) greets Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7) after the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball against Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7) during the first half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Tadeo Allende (21, right) heads the ball against Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes (25) during the second half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes (25) reacts as he is fouled by Inter Miami midfielder Tomás Aviles (6) during the first half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha (17) controls the ball against Inter Miami midfielder Federico Redondo (55) during the first half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball against Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Désiré Doué (14) during the first half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7) is fouled by Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets (5) during the first half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves (87) defends the ball against Inter Miami midfielder Telasco Segovia (8) during the first half in the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Paris Saint-Germain won 4-0. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Inter Miami goalkeeper Óscar Ustari (19) blocks a shot by Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7) 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)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves (87) dives to connect the ball with a header for his team’s 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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Désiré Doué (14) controls 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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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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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