Messi’s Free Kick Makes Club World Cup History

Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free kick to secure Inter Miami's 2-1 comeback win over Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup, marking both the club's first-ever victory in the competition and the first competitive win by an MLS team over a European side. Porto initially led through a contentious penalty, but Telasco Segovia equalized early in the second half. Messi's 68th career free-kick goal, scored in the 54th minute, sealed the historic win. The result puts Inter Miami level on points with Palmeiras atop Group A and close to advancing to the knockout stages. Messi's performance at age 37 was widely celebrated, reinforcing his status as one of football's greatest. The win is seen as a milestone for MLS and a boost for FIFA's efforts to promote the tournament in the United States.