Zlatan Ibrahimovic Slams Inter Miami After 4-0 Defeat to PSG: "Messi Plays With Statues!"

In the wake of Inter Miami’s humiliating 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain at the FIFA Club World Cup, football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a blistering tirade — not at Lionel Messi, but at the team surrounding him.

Speaking with trademark candor, Zlatan defended Messi's performance, making it clear the Argentine icon was not to blame for the embarrassing defeat.

“Leo Messi didn’t lose, Inter Miami did! Messi is playing with statues, not teammates. He’s surrounded by players who run as if they’re carrying bags of cement!”

The former Barcelona and PSG striker didn’t hold back in his critique of the MLS side, suggesting that Messi’s brilliance is being wasted among players who lack the technical and tactical awareness to support him.

“If he were in a real team, in any big team, you’d see the real lion. Messi plays only because he loves the game, because he can still do what 99% of players cannot!”

Zlatan, known for his larger-than-life ego and fearless takes, also took a dig at Inter Miami’s coaching setup:

“There are no coaches, no stars, not even players who understand how to move without the ball! This is not the Messi I know. If you put him in a real team, he’ll still set the stadium on fire!”

The quote has since gone viral, with “Zlatan,” “Messi,” and “Inter Miami” trending on Google and social media platforms across the globe. While some fans see Zlatan’s remarks as harsh but fair, others view it as disrespectful to the squad David Beckham helped build.

The Club World Cup loss has reignited the debate over whether Messi’s MLS move was premature or poorly supported, especially as critics note the stark contrast between his dominance in Europe and his struggles to shine amid a lackluster supporting cast in the U.S.

Whether Inter Miami will respond to Zlatan’s criticism remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — when Zlatan speaks, the football world listens.