“We’ll End Their Dream!” – Messi Sends Fiery Warning to PSG Ahead of Playoffs, Luis Enrique Responds

Lionel Messi has reignited tensions with his former club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) just days before Inter Miami is set to clash with the reigning Champions League winners in the Round of 16. In a statement that has sent shockwaves through the football world, the Argentine legend boldly declared:

“We will end their dream of winning the title in the next round.”

The comments came during a press conference ahead of Inter Miami’s training session. Messi, who left PSG last summer under strained circumstances, didn’t hold back when asked about facing his old teammates.

“I know them well. I know how they play. We are not here just to participate – we are here to win. I believe in my team,” he said with steely determination.

A Challenge Met With a Fiery Response

It didn’t take long for PSG’s head coach Luis Enrique – who coached Messi during their successful stint at FC Barcelona – to respond. When asked about Messi’s statement, Enrique smirked before giving a sharp reply:

“Messi knows better than anyone what we are capable of. If he thinks it will be easy, he’s mistaken. We’re not afraid of him or his team.”

The response added fuel to an already intense matchup, which is now being billed as the “Messi Derby” – a clash not just between clubs, but between legacy and ambition.

Tensions from the Past

While Messi had a decent spell at PSG, scoring goals and winning titles, his relationship with fans and the club management deteriorated toward the end. His departure was clouded by criticism and speculation, making this reunion one full of emotional undertones.

Fans online are already debating who will have the last word in this drama-filled faceoff. Hashtags like #MessivsPSG and #LuisEnriqueStrikesBack are trending on social media.

Kickoff Countdown

The highly anticipated playoff match will take place next week in Paris. Inter Miami, led by Messi and fellow veteran Luis Suárez, are considered underdogs – but with the fire now lit under both camps, it promises to be a battle for the ages.