Overview
- Lionel Messi struck a trademark free kick in the 54th minute to complete Inter Miami’s comeback against Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Porto had taken an early lead through Samu Aghehowa’s eighth-minute penalty before Telasco Segovia equalized two minutes into the second half.
- Inter Miami became the first MLS team to defeat European opposition in an official FIFA club tournament.
- The win moves Inter Miami to four points in Group A, matching Palmeiras after the Brazilian side’s earlier victory over Al Ahly.
- Inter Miami will host Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium on June 24 with a place in the knockout stage at stake.