US EditionLionel Messi scores on free kick to give Inter Miami 2-1 win over Porto in Club World Cup
- Inter Miami defeated Porto 2-1 in the Club World Cup, marking the first MLS team to win at this FIFA tournament on Thursday.
- Inter Miami entered trailing Porto due to a penalty and needed a win or draw to advance, with the final group game scheduled against Palmeiras.
- Telasco Segovia scored an equalizer with a stunning finish, and Lionel Messi sealed the comeback with a trademark free-kick from close range in the second half.
- Messi's free-kick was his 68th direct free-kick goal, placing him behind only Juninho Pernambucano and Pele, as former Portugal defender Jose Fonte acclaimed, "What a player."
- This landmark win showcases MLS’s expanding international presence and positions Inter Miami to advance to the knockout stages of the Club World Cup.
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Free shooting goals always have a special appeal and that's why Mr. Chip made a list of just five names, in which Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Costa Rican Ronald La Bala Gómez stand out.After Messi's jewel with Inter Miami against Porto, the renowned Spanish statistician counted: players who have scored free shooting both in Club Worlds (in any of its formats) and in Team Worlds.
The Rosarino genius detailed what he thought before he executed the auction that made Inter Miami delirious, in the triumph over Porto.Look at the video.
Club World Cup: Messi reacts as Inter Miami records first win at tournament
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi, was a relieved man after they beat FC Porto 2-1 in the second group fixture at the 2025 Club World Cup. The MLS side began the competition on a shaky note, following a goalless draw with Al Ahly in their opener. But on Thursday, Messi provided the much needed inspiration, curling home a free-kick in the second half as they came from a goal down to win. The result against the Portguese side ensures Inter Miami a…
Lionel Messi scores first goal at expanded Club World Cup, leading Inter Miami to 2-1 win over Porto
Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on a patented free kick in the 54th minute to break a tie in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over Porto on Thursday.Messi was taken down just outside the penalty area by Rodrigo Mora on a run down the middle of the field. With chants of "Messi! Messi!" rocking Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the 37-year-old Argentine star's left-footed blast cleared the wall and sailed into the top right corner.…
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