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Lionel Messi scores on free kick to give Inter Miami 2-1 win over Porto in Club World Cup
UNITED STATES, JUN 19 – Lionel Messi’s free-kick marked his 50th goal for Inter Miami and secured the club's first-ever FIFA Club World Cup win, boosting their chances to advance from Group A.
- On Thursday, Inter Miami stunned Porto 2-1 with Messi's free-kick, earning their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup victory.
- Having drawn their openers, both teams started with goalless matches, making a win crucial to control qualification in the tournament.
- Inter Miami's 2-1 comeback victory over Porto featured a penalty, Segovia's equalizer, and Messi's trademark free-kick, marking their first Club World Cup win.
- The win lifts Miami to second in Group A, marking MLS's first victory at the Club World Cup, boosting their chances of progressing further.
- Up next, Miami faces Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium on June 23, boosting MLS's global reputation and their chances for a deep tournament run.
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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.
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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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