Messi decides with a great goal, Inter Miami comes back against Porto and makes history in the Club World Cup
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WITH A LIONEL MESSI MASTERPIECE, INTER MIAMI BEATS FC PORTO 2-1 AND TAKES THE GROUP LEAD IN A MEMORABLE NIGHT.
Atlanta, USA – In an electrifying match, Inter Miami achieved a historic comeback victory of 2-1 over FC Porto. The clash, held on the night of June 19, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, was valid for the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and placed the American team in a privileged position in the quest for qualification.
Match Summary
Inter Miami defeated FC Porto 2-1, with goals from Telasco Segovia and Lionel Messi, securing a crucial victory in the Club World Cup.
The game started with FC Porto imposing their rhythm. Just 8 minutes in, striker Samu Aghehowa converted a penalty and opened the scoring for the Portuguese side. The European team continued to press and almost extended their lead on two clear occasions: a shot from Alan Varela that exploded off the crossbar and a finish from Rodrigo Mora saved on the line by defender Maximiliano Falcón.
Match Goals
- 8' - Goal by Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto)0-1
- 47' - Goal by Telasco Segovia (Inter Miami)1-1
- 54' - Goal by Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)2-1
However, the story of the game changed dramatically in the second half. With just two minutes played, Venezuelan Telasco Segovia took advantage of a precise cross from Marcelo Weigandt and, with a first-time shot, blasted it in to equalize. The goal ignited Inter Miami and, in the 54th minute, Lionel Messi's star shone. In a masterful free-kick from the edge of the area, the Argentine placed the ball in the top corner, scoring his 50th goal for the club and sealing the spectacular comeback.
Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami Coach"Historic day", "pride"
Despite Porto having more shots (14 to 6), Inter Miami's efficiency was decisive. Messi was elected man of the match, leading the team not only with the goal, but also in creating plays. After the game, coach Javier Mascherano spoke of a "historic day" and "pride". Martín Anselmi, Porto's commander, lamented the missed chances, stating that "against players like Messi, mistakes are punished".
Martín Anselmi, Porto Commander"Against players like Messi, mistakes are punished"
Shots
Man of the Match
With the result, Inter Miami reaches 4 points and takes the vice-leadership of Group A, tied with Palmeiras. Porto, with only 1 point, is in a delicate situation.
In the next and decisive round, on June 23, Inter Miami faces Palmeiras in a direct clash for qualification. FC Porto will need to beat Al-Ahly and hope for a combination of results to continue dreaming in the tournament.
