Mascherano Reacts After 4-0 Club World Cup Humbling: “We Faced the Best Team in the World”
Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano has opened up following his team’s 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16, admitting that the gulf in quality between the two teams was “very big.”
The match, played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, saw PSG dominate from start to finish, with a brace from Joao Neves, an own goal from Tomas Aviles, and a strike from Achraf Hakimi sealing a commanding win for the French giants.
🗣️ Mascherano’s Honest Assessment
In his post-match press conference, the Argentine tactician didn’t sugarcoat the loss:
“You could see the difference between both teams. It’s very big, but we tried to work hard and compete.”
“We faced probably the best team in the world with an incredible manager.”
“I’m proud of my players. If anything, we competed well.”
Despite the heavy defeat, Mascherano praised his players for their effort and character, insisting that playing against a world-class team like PSG is part of the learning curve for his young squad.
🧠 Opinion: A Humbling Loss, But a Valuable Lesson for Inter Miami
Sometimes, the scoreboard doesn’t tell the full story — but in this case, it told a painful truth. Inter Miami’s MLS flair wasn’t enough to stand up to PSG’s European elite machinery.
Still, there’s value in this defeat. Inter Miami came into this tournament with ambition, and though they were outclassed, they were not out-hearted. Mascherano’s honest remarks reflect maturity, and his players will grow from this. You don’t bridge the gap overnight, but you do it by testing yourself against the very best — and that’s exactly what Miami did.
This wasn’t a loss. It was a lesson from the top floor of world football.
💬 Fans React Online:
“Mascherano is class. He didn’t make excuses.”
“Inter Miami need more top-level experience, not just stardom.”
“PSG are in a different league. This was always going to be tough.”
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🏁 In a tournament of champions, Inter Miami just got a masterclass. But if they take the lesson to heart, this could be the beginning of their evolution — not the end of their ambition.
