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

Lionel Messi has led Inter Miami to their first Club World Cup victory thanks to a brilliant second-half free kick against Porto. The European side took the lead early on with Samu Aghehowa scoring from the penalty spot in the eighth minute.

Lionel Messi didn’t disappoint in his first competitive match against a European side since 2023, scoring Miami's winning goal versus Porto in both teams' second match at the FIFA Club World Cup.