Inter Miami had a dream night at the Club World Cup thanks to another masterpiece from Lionel Messi, who once again left his mark with a phenomenal goal. In a tense match against FC Porto, the Argentine star scored a free-kick goal that not only brought fans to their feet but also reignited his team’s hopes in the tournament.

A left-footed strike that shook the stadium

It was the 54th minute and the North American side was desperately looking to level the score after a tough first half. Then came the opportunity: a foul at the edge of the box. Messi, as calm as ever, placed the ball carefully and struck it with his magical left foot. The shot soared over the wall with power and accuracy, bending just inside the right post beyond the reach of goalkeeper Cláudio Ramos, who couldn’t stop the Argentine’s precision.

The goal gave Inter Miami a temporary equalizer and shifted the momentum in their favor. It was celebrated with passion by his teammates and quickly went viral on social media, with fans and analysts calling it one of the best goals of the tournament.

Messi continues to build his legacy

With this spectacular strike, Messi reached six goals in this edition of the Club World Cup, solidifying his role as the undisputed leader of the team coached by Gerardo Martino. His contribution has been crucial not only on the field but also as a motivator, inspiring a debutant team in the competition to challenge some of the most historic clubs in world football.

Inter Miami's dream of making history remains alive, and as long as Messi maintains this level of play, anything seems possible. The goal against Porto will be remembered as yet another unforgettable moment in the legendary career of the Argentine, who at 37 continues to shine with the same brilliance as always.

The Club World Cup has found in Messi one of its standout stars, and fans are already looking forward to his next appearance in the tournament.