When Inter Miami found itself down 1-0 in the early goings against FC Porto, Lionel Messi looked slightly vexed at the situation, so it’s no surprise that he turned back the clock with a bit of magic to score a game-winning free kick in Atlanta.

The Herons had to have this game to boost their chances of advancing, and it was Messi, of course, who delivered

On a humid Thursday afternoon in Atlanta, Lionel Messi once again etched his name into the soccer history books. With a stunning free-kick, he led Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Porto, a result that not only shocked many but also cemented a series of historic milestones in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025.