US EditionBotafogo stuns European champion Paris Saint-Germain in Club World Cup upset at Rose Bowl
- On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Botafogo stunned European champions Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 win at the Club World Cup in Pasadena.
- Botafogo's strong defense and a first-half goal by Igor Jesus, who shot from the top of the 18-yard box, led to this upset despite PSG's dominance in overall shots.
- PSG had a 16-4 shot advantage but Botafogo held a 4-2 edge in shots on target, with goalkeeper John making two saves to keep a clean sheet.
- Botafogo coach Renato Paiva dedicated their victory to the supporters, while PSG’s manager emphasized that despite the challenges, his team still has the opportunity to recover and advance in the tournament.
- The result puts Botafogo atop Group B with six points, nearly securing a knockout spot, while PSG sits tied for second with three points as their challenge continues.
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MSNFormer UAE football star Igor Jesus leads Botafogo to shock win over PSG at Club World Cup
South American champions inch closer to next phase with 1-0 win
Botafogo from Brazil shocks the frustrated star ensemble of Paris Saint-Germain at the World Cup. It is not the first exclamation mark that South American teams place in the tournament. This is probably also due to a different attitude to the competition - and to the eternal rivalry with Europe.
The PSG couldn’t stand up to Botafogo and broke with UEFA’s hegemony over Conmebol. In the Club World Cup, the reigning champion of the Copa Libertadores won 1-0 against the PSG, the recent Champions League winner. “I think we killed them with the same poison. Being a great team, all defending, all attacking. That’s how they compete and win. I told my players to be a team, to attack, defend together and enjoy. They did fantastic,” said Coach Ren…
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