PHOTOS: Club World Cup - Inter Miami vs. Porto

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PHOTOS: Club World Cup - Inter Miami vs. Porto

Lionel Messi thrilled the crowd with a dazzling free kick to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Porto in the Club World Cup on Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) works with the ball pst Porto’s Alan Varela (22) during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Inter Miami won 2-1 over FC Porto. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) makes a shot on goal during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Inter Miami won 2-1 over FC Porto. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt (57) injures during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Inter Miami won 2-1 over FC Porto. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Soccer fans hold their cellphones during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Inter Miami won 2-1 over FC Porto. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Porto’s Samu Aghehowa (9) makes a shot on goal past Inter Miami goalkeeper Óscar Ustari (19) during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Inter Miami midfielder Telasco Segovia (right) works the ball past Porto’s Gabri Veiga during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Inter Miami won 2-1 over FC Porto. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Porto fans cheer after Samu Aghehowa scored during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

FC Porto fans cheer before Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Porto fans cheer during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta.Inter Miami won 2-1 over FC Porto. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Porto’s goalkeeper Claudio Ramos is not able to stop the shot by Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (not pictured) on goal during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Inter Miami won 2-1 over FC Porto. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Inter Miami won 2-1 over FC Porto. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Inter Miami won 2-1 over FC Porto. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Inter Miami midfielder Telasco Segovia (8) battles for possesion against Porto’s Gabri Veiga during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Inter Miami goalkeeper Óscar Ustari (19) goes up for the ball during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Porto’s Samu Aghehowa reacts after a play during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 19, 2025.\
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Porto’s Samu Aghehowa goes up for a header during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Porto’s William Gomes fights for the ball against Inter Miami goalkeeper Óscar Ustari (19) during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Porto’s Rodrigo Mora tries to pass Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets (5) during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after his goal during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after his goal during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) contrlos the ball during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) againt PORTO FC defender during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Porto’s Ivan Marcano battles for posetion against Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Inter Miami fans cheer Inter Mimai as they enter the field before the Club World Cup Group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Young kids react as they see Inter Mimai enter the field before the Club World Cup Group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Porto FC fans cheer as they watch their team warm up before the Club World Cup Group A soccer match between Inter Miami and Porto FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, June 19, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) works with the ball pst Porto’s Alan Varela (22) during Club World Cup group A soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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