Miami International defeated Paris 0-4 in the 1/8 final of the Club World Cup. Ibrahimovic, who watched the game on the spot, was interviewed after the game and defended Messi.

He said: "Messi lost? No, no, don't say that loss is like his reason! Messi didn't lose, Miami International is the loser!"

"Did you see that team? Messi played among a group of statues, he was not playing with his teammates! If he was in a real team, such as in Paris, in Manchester, in any giants, you would see the real Leo."

"The reason why Messi is still playing is because he loves the sport, because he can still do things 99% of the players can't do! But the people around him are It's like running with a cement bag on his back! No coach, no star player, and even teammates who understand how to run! "

" Do you want to attribute the responsibility to Messi? You'll say that when he plays with Ronaldo, Mbappe, Haaland or me! But today? No no, no, no, no."

"This is not the Messi I know, this is a big ghost playing football in a circus! But if you give him a real team, he will still ignite the stadium! Because simply put, Messi is still Messi, but today? He didn't lose, it was Miami International and Football that lost. "