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Lionel Messi just made FIFA Club World Cup history with an unbelievable goal for Inter Miami against FC Porto!

Posted on June 20, 2025 - 2:46 am by

In a thrilling FIFA Club World Cup Group A match, Inter Miami defied expectations by defeating favorites FC Porto 2-1, thanks to a historic free-kick goal by Lionel Messi. Despite not being considered frontrunners to advance from a tough group including Al Ahly, Palmeiras, and Porto, Inter Miami’s talisman proved why he remains one of the greatest players in the world.

Early Setback for Inter Miami

The match started poorly for Inter Miami at Hard Rock Stadium. Just three minutes in, a foul in the penalty area led to a spot-kick for FC Porto. Samu Aghehowa calmly converted the penalty, giving the Portuguese side an early 1-0 lead. Porto maintained their advantage through the first half, looking every bit the group favorites.

Inter Miami’s Comeback and Messi’s Magic

The tide turned early in the second half when Telasco Segovia equalized for Inter Miami in the 47th minute with a clinical finish inside the box. The goal sparked momentum for the MLS side, and they earned a free-kick just outside the penalty area in the 54th minute. Up stepped Lionel Messi, who delivered a moment of brilliance.

Messi curled a stunning free-kick past Porto’s goalkeeper Cláudio Ramos, putting Inter Miami ahead 2-1. The goal marked Messi’s 68th career free-kick goal and his 50th for Inter Miami in just 61 appearances. More significantly, it etched his name in the FIFA Club World Cup history books as the Argentine with the most goals in the competition, surpassing Cesar Delgado’s five goals with a new total of six.

Chasing Ronaldo’s Record

Messi’s latest milestone brings him closer to Cristiano Ronaldo, the FIFA Club World Cup’s all-time top scorer with seven goals. With the tournament’s new 32-team format, the record could be within reach for players like Messi or even Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala, who recently scored a hat-trick in a 10-0 rout of Auckland City. However, Messi’s achievement as Argentina’s leading scorer in the competition is likely to stand for some time.

Inter Miami’s Path to the Knockout Stage

The 2-1 victory over Porto has positioned Inter Miami second in Group A with four points after two matches, following their earlier 0-0 draw against Al Ahly. With a +1 goal difference (two goals scored, one conceded), they trail Palmeiras, who lead the group with a +2 goal difference. Inter Miami now need just a single point in their final group match against Palmeiras on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium to secure a spot in the Round of 16. A draw would see both teams advance, making for a highly anticipated clash.

Messi’s Impact and Inter Miami’s Ambition

Despite being underdogs, Inter Miami’s hopes in the FIFA Club World Cup remain alive, largely due to Messi’s unparalleled brilliance. His historic free-kick not only secured a crucial win but also underscored his enduring ability to change the course of any match. As Inter Miami prepares to face Palmeiras, fans are hopeful that Messi’s magic will guide the MLS side deeper into the tournament.