Inter Miami has secured a crucial victory in the group stage (Group A) of the Club World Cup, defeating Porto 2-1, thanks to a superb goal from Lionel Messi in the second half.
The Portuguese team took the lead in the 18th minute, when Samu converted from the penalty spot with a powerful shot, giving the Portuguese the advantage.
Inter Miami's reaction was immediate after the break.
A beautiful move built by Marcelo Allende, who passed to Marcelo Weigandt, ended with the latter's assist for Telasco Segovia, who equalized the score with a precise shot for 1-1.
Then Lionel Messi came on stage.
The Argentine star took advantage of the penalty kick at the entrance to the area and with a 'projectile' left the ball in the triangle, sealing the victory for the Americans.
With this result, Inter Miami climbs to 4 points after two matches, the same number as leading Palmeiras.
Porto and Al Ahly remain with only 1 point. The fate of the group will be decided in the last challenge, where the fight for qualification tickets to the next stage is expected to be dramatic.