Messi Must Be Angry For Clash

COACH: STAR MUST THINK OF UNHAPPY PSG MEMORIES

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Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano is hoping that Lionel Messi's memories of his unhappy time at Paris Saint-Germain will fire him up for Sunday's clash between the two teams in the Club World Cup.

Miami were surprise qualifiers from Group A after beating Porto and drawing with Palmeiras and Al-Ahly and now face the daunting task of playing the recently crowned European champions.

Messi joined Miami after two seasons in the French capital and made clear he had not enjoyed his time with PSG.

"It's clear that it would be better for us if he was angry, because he's one of those players who, when he has something in mind, gives a bit extra," Mascherano told ESPN.