Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s lopsided exit from the Club World Cup did not just mark the end of MLS’s run in the tournament – it also raised burning questions about the league’s future place within the global game.
Inter Miami was eliminated from the competition at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon after being pummeled 4-0 by a powerful PSG in the Round of 16. The South Florida side predictably failed to put up much of a fight, falling behind early while never looking truly competitive against the superior French club.
