Lionel Messi shone at the Club World Cup, scoring his first goal with a masterful free kick that gave Inter Miami a historic victory over FC Porto of Portugal, with a final score of 2-1.
The Argentinian star, one of the most outstanding figures of the tournament with 32 teams, was brought down near the area by Rodrigo Mora, resulting in a foul that Messi converted into a goal.
With the fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta chanting “Messi!”, the Argentine’s left-footed shot went over the Porto wall and nestled into the upper right corner in the 54th minute.
Alofoke Deportes
Lionel Messi’s superb free kick gave Inter Miami a 2-1 win over FC Porto.Inter Miami, which was losing 1-0 at halftime, managed to tie thanks to Telasco Segovia, who took advantage of a cross from Marcelo Weigandt at the beginning of the second half. Then, Messi took the lead.
This goal by Messi not only meant victory, but also made Miami the first Concacaf team to beat a European rival in an international FIFA club competition. In addition, it was Messi’s 50th goal with Miami in 61 games played.
The victory puts Miami at the top of Group A, tied on points with Palmeiras, awaiting the match between the two teams in the last matchday of the group stage next Monday.
