In an action-packed night at the FIFA Club World Cup, Lionel Messi proved once again why he is one of the greatest! The Argentinian legend stole the spotlight with a stunning free kick that helped lift Inter Miami to a 2-1 win over two-time European champions Porto. ⚽️
The match had its twists and turns. Porto got on the board early after a penalty was awarded via video review, but only two minutes into the second half, Telasco Segovia equalized off a neat cross from Marcelo Weigandt. The crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was buzzing – chants of "Messi! Messi! Messi!" filled the air long before Messi delivered his breathtaking left-footed blast over the wall into the top right corner in the 54th minute.
This goal not only added another milestone to Messi's illustrious career, but it also ignited celebrations among football fans worldwide – including many young, tech-savvy fans in South and Southeast Asia who live and breathe the passion of global sports. With Miami set to face Brazil's Palmeiras next and Porto preparing for a decisive match against Egypt's Al-Ahly, the excitement is far from over. Stay tuned for more thrilling moments from the beautiful game!
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Messi leads Inter Miami to 2-1 win over Porto at FIFA Club World Cup
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