Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their first win in the Club World Cup, defeating Porto 2-1. The Argentine forward scored the winner from a tight angle after Telasco Segovia opened the scoring for the visitors.
The match was a nail-biter, with Inter Miami trailing 1-0 at halftime before coming out strong in the second half. Messi won a free kick in a dangerous position and unleashed a powerful shot that flew into the right-hand corner.
Inter Miami’s win sets them up for a potential spot in the knockout stages. However, their Group A rivals Palmeiras and Porto will also be playing on Monday to determine who will advance.
The victory is a significant milestone for Messi, who reached 50 goals for Inter Miami with his 61st appearance. The victory was also praised by coach Javier Mascherano, who said it showed that the team could compete against top-level opponents.
With their first win under the belt, Inter Miami look to continue their momentum in the tournament. Stay tuned for further updates from Al Jazeera Sport.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2025/6/19/live-inter-miami-vs-porto-fifa-club-world-cup