Inter Miami initially reacted as predicted, defending as much as possible to hold back the onslaught and avoid international embarrassment, but by halftime the scoreboard read 4-0. The league's inflexible system and the tight transfer window provided to teams by FIFA left Inter Miami at a disadvantage. Even Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas reiterated the need for a change within the league. Lionel Messi's Inter Miami were knocked out of the Club World Cup after falling 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. At several points throughout this tournament, Inter Miami lived up to the pressure of the world's biggest stage and shined.