Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium was buzzing as Lionel Messi finally broke his scoring duck in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, curling a stunning free kick into the top-right corner to guide Inter Miami to a 2-1 comeback victory over two-time European champions Porto.
Despite falling behind early when Samu Omorodion converted a video-reviewed penalty just five minutes in, the Herons fought back with Telasco Segovia nodding home Marcelo Weigandt's cross moments after the break, leveling the contest at 1-1.
Then, in the 54th minute, the 37-year-old Argentinian legend stepped up for his first goal of the tournament, sending the crowd into raptures as his left-footed strike cleared the wall and thundered into the net—and into football history.
Inter Miami now sits atop Group A with four points from two games, eyeing a spot in the round of 16. They return home on Monday to face Brazil's Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium. Porto, desperate for a win, wraps up their group stage campaign against Egypt's Al-Ahly at MetLife Stadium.
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Messi leads Inter Miami to 2-1 win over Porto at FIFA Club World Cup
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