Messi’s Magic Free Kick Sends Inter Miami to Historic Win Over Porto

Lionel Messi gave Inter Miami another great moment. He scored a fantastic free kick to help his team come back against FC Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup. This win is special because it is Inter Miami’s first-ever victory in the competition.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Inter Miami played against the strong Portuguese team, FC Porto, at Atlanta United’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This game was important for Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup. FC Porto scored first when Samu Aghehowa scored a penalty in the eighth minute. Inter Miami had trouble in the first half, but things changed after halftime. Telasco Segovia scored in the 47th minute with a well-coordinated move. Then, just seven minutes later, Messi scored a fantastic free kick, his 50th goal for the club, to give Inter Miami a 2-1 win. This made Miami fans very happy.

MESSI AND MIAMI’S SEASON SO FAR

Messi has been amazing this season, regularly scoring goals and assisting for Inter Miami. His latest goal shows how important he is to the team. Inter Miami has been playing well in Major League Soccer, and their Club World Cup journey started with a loss. But now, after this exciting victory, they are back in the competition. FC Porto, who finished second in the 2024-25 Primeira Liga, came into the match confident but failed to keep their lead.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR INTER MIAMI?

With this victory, Inter Miami is in a good position to move ahead from Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup. They have a chance to advance to the knockout round. Their next game in the competition will decide their future as they compete against strong teams also eager to progress. In Major League Soccer, Inter Miami is competing at the top of the standings. Their next MLS match is important as they aim to catch up to the league leaders and keep their momentum after this historic international win.