🟡⚫ Botafogo Stun PSG as Igor Jesus Fires South American Statement
Botafogo just shook the football world.
In what may be the biggest upset of the tournament, the Brazilian giants defeated reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain 1–0 at the FIFA Club World Cup, thanks to a first-half strike from Igor Jesus.
It wasn’t just a win — it was a statement.
⚽ The Goal: One Shot, One Giant Kill
Igor Jesus, the 24-year-old Brazilian international, found his moment in the 36th minute.
Released on a rare counter-attack, he pulled away from PSG defender Willian Pacho, created space with slick footwork, and struck from outside the box. A crucial deflection left Gianluigi Donnarumma stranded as the ball rippled the net.
🗣️ “A lot of people wondered, but we showed how strong Botafogo is,”
said Jesus after the game.
🧱 Botafogo's Defensive Masterclass
The goal may grab the headlines, but the win was built on steel and structure.
With Luis Enrique’s PSG pressing hard, Botafogo absorbed wave after wave of pressure:
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❌ Kvaratskhelia and Ramos missed big chances
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🧤 Defensive blocks and last-ditch tackles defined the second half
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🔒 A clean sheet against one of the most expensive squads in football history
🌎 South America Isn’t Here to Participate — They’re Here to Win
After Bayern Munich’s 10–0 demolition of Auckland FC, critics claimed the Club World Cup would be a European walkover.
But after this?
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✅ Botafogo: 2 wins in 2
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🔥 South American teams remain undefeated
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😳 Europe’s grip on the competition? Not so tight after all
👀 Who’s Watching Igor Jesus?
Jesus — who has 4 caps for Brazil — is already on the radar of Nottingham Forest and several European clubs.
And performances like this are only raising his stock:
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⚽ 1 goal
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🎯 Smart positioning
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🔁 Intelligent hold-up play
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💥 Confidence against world-class defenders
This wasn’t a one-off. This was a scout's dream game.
🗓️ What’s Next? Group H Showdowns Ahead
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🟡 Botafogo face Atletico Madrid on Monday at 20:00 BST
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🔵 PSG meet Seattle Sounders at the same time in a must-win clash
