Club World Cup 2025: Messi’s Brilliant Free-Kick Seals Victory for Inter Miami Over FC Porto

Lionel Messi delivered a stunning free-kick goal that helped Inter Miami secure a 2-1 comeback win over FC Porto in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup clash held on Thursday.

In their opening match, the MLS team settled for a goalless draw against Al Ahly, raising concerns about their tournament momentum.

Those concerns deepened early in the second game when the Portuguese giants, FC Porto, took the lead. The breakthrough came in the 8th minute when Samuel Aghehowa successfully converted a penalty, putting Porto ahead.

However, Inter Miami responded strongly after the interval. Just two minutes into the second half, Telasco Segovia equalized with a clinical strike that capped off a beautifully orchestrated team effort.

The defining moment came 10 minutes later when Messi, at 37 years old, curled a sensational free-kick from just outside the box, securing the win for his team. The strike also marked Messi’s 50th goal for Inter Miami, underlining his ongoing impact and brilliance.