Inter Miami's Historic Win Over FC Porto in Club World Cup

Inter Miami's Groundbreaking Victory

Inter Miami achieved a remarkable feat by defeating FC Porto 2-1 in the Club World Cup, breaking a 12-year streak of European teams remaining unbeaten in this tournament. The last European club to lose was Corinthians, who triumphed over Chelsea in the 2012 final. Since that match, European teams had gone 31 games without a loss until Inter Miami's recent success.

A Milestone for North American Clubs

This victory marks a significant milestone for clubs in North America, as it represents the first official win against a European team in a competitive FIFA tournament.

Messi's Free-Kick Magic

Lionel Messi showcased his exceptional talent by scoring a stunning free-kick, marking his 68th career goal from set pieces. This was his fifth free-kick goal while playing for Inter Miami. With this achievement, Messi joins an exclusive group of players who have netted free-kick goals in both the FIFA World Cup and the Club World Cup, alongside legends like Fernando Hierro, Ronaldinho, Ronald Gómez, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Additionally, Messi scored a free-kick for Argentina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup against Nigeria.

Looking Ahead for Inter Miami

Inter Miami is now tied for the top position in Group A with Palmeiras. A draw in their upcoming group match will be sufficient for them to advance to the knockout stage. Despite the challenges ahead, having Lionel Messi on the team makes anything possible.