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'Touched by God' - Messi shows he still has magic touch

'Touched by God' - Messi shows he still has magic touch

Summary

Lionel Messi scored a free-kick to help Inter Miami win 2-1 against Porto in the Fifa Club World Cup. This victory is a first for the MLS team in the competition, keeping them in the race to advance to the next round. Messi, now 37, continues to be a top player, showcasing his skills with precise plays and maintaining high records in football.

Key Facts

  • Lionel Messi scored a free-kick for Inter Miami in a 2-1 win over Porto during the Fifa Club World Cup.
  • This was Inter Miami's first win in the Club World Cup history.
  • Messi has now scored 68 goals from direct free-kicks in his career.
  • He ranks third for the most free-kick goals, behind Juninho Pernambucano and Pele.
  • Messi has scored 754 club-level goals in his career so far.
  • He has been with Inter Miami for 61 games and has scored 50 goals, making him the club's top scorer.
  • Messi is joint-second in all-time Club World Cup goals with six, alongside Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema.
  • Messi's performance included two successful dribbles and 70 ball touches in the game against Porto.
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