The script seemed almost too perfect. Lionel Messi, the undisputed legend, is returning to face his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), on a global stage in the Club FIFA World Cup. The anticipation was palpable,

Lionel Messi-led Miami, the only one of Major League Soccer's three participating clubs to advance to the 32-team tournament's round of 16, were humbled by European champions Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 on Sunday in Atlanta.

The Parisians blew out the MLS side, 4-0, in the Round of 16 at the Club World Cup on Sunday. João Neves led PSG with a brace, Achraf Hakimi added a tally and a Tomás Avilés own-goal in the first half added insult to injury.