Lionel Messi (38, Inter Miami) proved his worth in soccer.

Inter Miami, to which Messi belongs, defeated Porto (Portugal) 2-1 in the second group stage match of Group A of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on the 20th (Korea time).

After drawing 0-0 against Al Ahly (Egypt) in the first match, Miami secured its first victory. With 4 points, Inter Miami became second in the group, following Palmeiras (4 points).

After allowing the opening goal, Inter Miami equalized in the 47th minute when Segovia finished a cross from Weigandt with a right-foot shot.

In the 54th minute, Messi turned the game around with a fantastic free-kick goal. Messi struck the top of the net with his signature left-footed kick from a free-kick opportunity just outside the box. The player who scored the decisive goal, Messi, was named the most valuable player.

With this goal, Messi reached a total of 866 goals and 384 assists, achieving 1,250 attacking points. It is a world record.

Messi received a rating of 9 out of 10, recognizing his outstanding performance. "Goal.com" praised, “It was a magical goal. Messi clearly demonstrated his world-class superstar status with a fantastic free-kick. Without a doubt, Messi was Miami's best player. He showed what everyone wanted to see.”

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