Messi scores a superb free kick, Inter Miami moves closer to the round of 16 of the Club World Cup

In the early morning of June 20, Messi scored the decisive goal with a classy free kick in the 54th minute to help Inter Miami shockingly defeat strong opponent FC Porto with a score of 2-1, putting one foot in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

Messi sets new record for goals scored from direct free kicks

The goal just scored helped Messi have a total of 68 goals from direct free kicks, ranking only behind former player Juninho Pernambucano (77 goals) and Pele (70 goals), in the list of players who have scored the most goals from free kicks in history.

Messi once again scored a miraculous free kick to help Inter Miami win - Photo: Reuters

Messi's classy goal took place in the 54th minute, from a distance of about 20 meters, the Argentine player who will soon turn 38 (June 24) made a perfect shot to defeat goalkeeper Claudio Ramos (FC Porto), raising the score to 2-1 for Inter Miami.

Before that, Samu Aghehowa opened the score 1-0 for FC Porto in the 8th minute from the 11m mark, after defender Noah Allen (Inter Miami) fouled player Gabri Veiga in the penalty area.

In the second half, striker Telasco Segovia managed to equalize 1-1 for Inter Miami in the 47th minute, before Messi performed a solo with a magical free kick to help the team chaired by David Beckham win a historic victory at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

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This is the first time Inter Miami has won against a European club in an official tournament, and also the first time a club in MLS (American professional soccer league) has done this. On social media, David Beckham had to express: "There is no one like Messi", with the GOAT symbol (the greatest player of all time).

Messi has now reached the milestone of scoring 50 goals for Inter Miami - Photo: Reuters

Messi has now reached the milestone of 50 goals for Inter Miami in just 61 appearances. The Argentine superstar has once again helped Inter Miami take a big step forward in the world's most prestigious tournament.

With 1 win and 1 draw, Inter Miami has 4 points, temporarily ranked behind Palmeiras (Brazil) in Group A when having the same number of points but a lower goal difference. Palmeiras beat Al Ahly 2-0 on the same day. In the final round, Inter Miami meets Palmeiras at 8:00 on June 24, both teams only need a draw to advance to the round of 16. Meanwhile, FC Porto must beat Al Ahly (both have 1 point) to maintain hope.

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