Inter Miami vs FC Porto LIVE, MIA 2-1 POR, Club World Cup 2025: Messi Freekick Puts Miami Ahead After Segovia Equaliser


Inter Miami 2-1 FC Porto

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group A
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
June 20, 2025


Match Summary: Messi Magic Lifts Inter Miami to Crucial Win

In a thrilling Group A clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Inter Miami staged a second-half comeback to defeat FC Porto 2-1, with Lionel Messi delivering a signature freekick goal to secure a vital victory for the MLS side at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.


Key Moments

8’ – FC Porto Strike First

Samu Aghehowa (PEN)
A VAR check awarded Porto an early penalty after Allen’s foul in the box. Samu stepped up and slotted it past Ustari, who got a hand to it but couldn’t keep it out. Porto led 1-0 despite Inter Miami dominating the early exchanges.

Halftime Score: Inter Miami 0-1 FC Porto

Despite early pressure from Miami, Porto held the lead at the break. The MLS side looked out of rhythm after the penalty decision, and Porto nearly extended their lead, hitting the post late in the first half.


Second-Half Turnaround

47’ – Equalizer!

Segovia makes it 1-1
Right after the restart, Inter Miami came out flying. Weigandt fired a perfect low cross, and Segovia met it with a clinical first-time strike into the top-right corner.

54’ – Messi Masterclass

Lionel Messi scores! Inter Miami 2-1 Porto
After winning a dangerous freekick at the edge of the box, Messi stepped up and curled a stunning shot into the top-right corner — a textbook Messi moment. It was his first goal of the 2025 Club World Cup, and it came at a decisive moment.


Substitutions

  • 59’ Porto: Borges & Eustaquio Fernandes & Veiga
  • 63’ Miami: Avilés Weigandt

Tactical Highlights

  • Javier Mascherano’s bold choice to start both Messi and Suarez paid off.
  • Messi, though listed as a forward in a 4-4-2, often dropped deep to orchestrate the attack.
  • Porto were solid in the first half but struggled to contain Messi’s influence after the break.
  • Defensive discipline from Miami and sharper finishing proved key in the second half.

Group A Implications

  • With Palmeiras and Al Ahly already having played, this win puts Inter Miami in a strong position in the group standings.
  • Porto, despite a solid first half, will now need to regroup quickly to stay in contention for the knockout stages.

Man of the Match: Lionel Messi

A classic display from the Argentine legend — dictating the game, creating chances, and delivering the match-winning moment with his freekick.


Inter Miami vs FC Porto: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Match Summary

CategoryDetails
MatchInter Miami vs FC Porto
CompetitionFIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group A
DateJune 20, 2025
VenueMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Final ScoreInter Miami 2-1 FC Porto
Goalscorers– Samu Aghehowa (POR) 8′ (PEN) – Segovia (MIA) 47′ – Messi (MIA) 54′
Key MomentLionel Messi’s freekick goal in the 54th minute
ResultInter Miami win; comeback from 0-1 down
Man of the MatchLionel Messi
Top Keywords (SEO)Inter Miami vs FC Porto 2025, Messi freekick goal, FIFA Club World Cup live score, Inter Miami comeback, Messi vs Porto
Previous MatchesInter Miami 0-0 Al Ahly FC Porto 0-0 Palmeiras
Group A Standings ImpactInter Miami moves top of the group (pending other results)
Coach (Miami)Javier Mascherano
Notable SubstitutionsBorges, Eustaquio IN (POR); Avilés IN (MIA)

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