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Messi magic sparks Inter Miami comeback at Club World Cup

Busquets never doubted Messi's free-kick wonder goal
  • Inter Miami secured their first Club World Cup win, coming from behind to defeat Porto 2-1 in Atlanta.
  • Lionel Messi scored the decisive goal for Inter Miami with a curled 20-yard free-kick in the 53rd minute.
  • Telasco Segovia had earlier equalised for Inter Miami after Porto took an early lead from a penalty.
  • The victory comes after Inter Miami were held to a goalless draw by Egyptian side Al Ahly in their opening Group A fixture at Hard Rock Stadium.
  • In another match, Palmeiras beat Al Ahly 2-0 in a delayed game, with an own goal and a strike from Flaco Lopez securing their victory.
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