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.

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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.