This summer, the Club World Cup in the United States will take place from June 14 to July 13. The competition will bring together several teams from different continents, including Paris Saint-Germain, the only French representative of the tournament.
The title of reigning French champion inherited three opponents in his pool: Atlético de Madrid (Spain), Seattle Sounders FC (United States) and Botafogo (Brazil). In anticipation of the expected shock between PSG and against the Brazilian club, its owner John Textor, also at the head of Olympique Lyonnais, took advantage of an interview with Dazn To launch a subtle picnus against his rival in Ligue 1.
“We are going to play against a small team in Paris”
“The club World Cup is coming soon.
We qualify by winning this type of trophy, the Copa Libertadores. Botafogo won both the Brazilian championship but also the Copa Libertadores to qualify. Now we are going to play against a small team from Paris, a historic team from Atletico Madrid as well as the Seattle Sounders. I can't wait to be there ”, said the American businessman, who does not carry PSG and its president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi in his heart.
As a reminder, PSG will start its club World Cup campaign with a confrontation against Atlético on June 15. The men of Luis Enrique will chain with a meeting against Botafogo on June 20, before concluding the group phase on June 23 against Seattle.
