Messi inspires Inter Miami to win against Porto at Club World Cup

With an exquisite free kick, Lionel Messi’s first goal of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup gave Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Porto, the two-time European champions.

At the break, Telasco Segovia put a cross into the box from Marcelo Weigandt to tie the game two minutes later.

The 37-year-old Argentinian made the decision to add a signature goal to his resume, which already guarantees he would be one of the game’s greatest stars.

Following a video review of the Portuguese club’s first goal of the tournament, Samu Omorodion scored on a penalty kick in the opening minutes.

Lionel Messi scores Inter Miami’s second goal from a free kick [Dale Zanine/Reuters].

In their opening Group A games, both teams were held to draw draws with no goals.

Javier Mascherano, the coach of Inter Miami, praised his team’s performance in a match that was regarded as one of Europe’s elite.

The Argentinian manager of Inter, who has a lot of quality and a high level, said, “We were working really, really hard against a team that has a lot of quality and a high level, but we have shown to the world and to ourselves that we can compete against any team.”

The first half of this game was also very, very good. The players understood their abilities. We can accomplish amazing things when we are together and right next to our teammates. ”

Inter Miami CF's Telasco Segovia scores their first goal — Telasco Segovia scores Inter Miami’s first goal [Dale Zanine/Reuters]

Rodrigo Mora ran down the middle of the field and hit Messi just outside the penalty area.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium chanting “Messi!” was the audience. ” Messi! Messi ! In the 54th minute, he cleared the Porto wall with his left-footed blast, which ripped the net in the top right corner.

Mascherano continued, “Messi is the player who sets the tone for our competition.” His desire, his perseverance, and his will to continue competing, wherever they may be.

What else can I add to the football game? He is the best player to have ever played this sport. But it’s always surprising how determined he is to win.

He continued to support the team in any way he could, even in the final moments when everyone was exhausted. ”

Inter Miami makes its way back to South Florida on Monday, confident that a win over Brazilian side Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium will guarantee its place in the Round of 16.

At MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Porto closes out group play against Egypt’s Al Ahly in a desperate need for a win.