The Argentine attacker scored a world-class free kick less than 10 minutes into the second half to give the Herons the lead in their CWC match
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Inter Miami taking on Porto in CWCMessi scores brilliant free kickArgentine spearheading tournament runWatch every FIFA Club World Cup game free on DAZNStream nowWHAT HAPPENED?
Lionel Messi did it again, folks. The Inter Miami superstar lined up from 20 yards and used his trademark left foot to score a world-class free kick in the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday afternoon in the ' match against FC Porto. His sublime effort was nothing short of magic, as he bent the ball over the wall and into the back of the net.
His 54th-minute strike arrived just seven minutes after Miami leveled the score through winger Telasco Segovia, bringing themselves back into the tie after being down 1-0 at the break. The goal would also prove to be deciding for Inter Miami as they would hold to a 2-1 result vs. the .
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Miami drew their opening game of the competition against Egyptian side Al Ahly 0-0, beginning the tournament with a point as they compete in Group A of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup.
Miami now have four points in the Club World Cup and will face Palmeiras. With both sides getting a win and a draw, a draw should see both sides advance to the knockout stages.
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The take on Brazilian giants Palmeiras on Monday in their Group Stage finale.






