Dembele Grabs Messi’s Entire Inter Miami Kit in Heartfelt Reunion After Club World Cup Showdown

Ousmane Dembele couldn’t resist collecting more than just a souvenir after PSG’s dominant 4-0 victory over Inter Miami in the Club World Cup last-16 clash. The French winger walked away not only with Lionel Messi’s shirt but also secured the Argentine legend’s shorts and boots—capturing the full kit of a player he once shared the pitch with at Barcelona.

Dembele and Messi enjoyed four seasons together at Camp Nou, where they combined in over 120 matches across all competitions. Their chemistry was a highlight during a transitional period for the Catalan giants. After Messi’s 2021 departure to Paris Saint-Germain, the duo had not faced each other in competitive action—until now.

Their emotional reunion unfolded in Atlanta, with Dembele among the standout performers as PSG overpowered the MLS side. The World Cup-winning winger not only tormented Inter Miami’s defense but also showed his admiration for his former teammate by requesting—and receiving—Messi’s full Inter Miami outfit after the match.

Messi, ever gracious in defeat, smiled as he handed over the kit. He had earlier exchanged shirts with another ex-PSG teammate, Achraf Hakimi, on the pitch. On social media, Dembele shared a message filled with affection and respect:

“Good to see you again @leomessi, the greatest of all time. I hope you continue to make history with @intermiamicf like you always have.”

While Messi’s focus now returns to the MLS regular season, Dembele looks ahead to a high-stakes quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich. With nine goals and 11 assists already this season, the Frenchman is surging in form and widely considered a Ballon d’Or contender.

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