Just minutes into the second half, Telasco Segovia blasted a shot past Porto keeper Cláudio Ramos after a great cross from Marcelo Weigandt. Then came the moment of brilliance: Lionel Messi scored a stunning free-kick goal, bending the ball perfectly into the net to give Inter Miami a 2–1 lead. Ramos couldn’t even get a hand on it.

Javier Mascherano is adjusting his starting XI ahead of Inter Miami’s second match in the Club World Cup. Marcelo Weigandt and Benjamín Cremaschi come into the team, replacing Tomás Avilés and Federico Redondo.

Lionel Messi sparked concern at Inter Miami training after grabbing the back of his left leg and stepping out of drills. Although the discomfort raised alarm, Javier Mascherano confirmed the captain will start against Porto.

This game, played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, carries far more weight than what the standings may initially suggest.

Inter Miami will face Porto in a crucial Matchday 2 clash of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage. Fans in the USA can catch all the action live, with full coverage offered on both television and streaming platforms.

Inter Miami’s next opponent is FC Porto, led by Martín Anselmi, who left Cruz Azul under a cloud of controversy earlier this year. Like Miami, Porto started their Club World Cup with a scoreless draw, this one against Palmeiras.

Lionel Messi continues to dominate jersey sales in Major League Soccer. From January through May 2025, the Inter Miami star was once again the most popular player in the league, topping all other athletes in merchandise sales on MLSstore.com.

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano will have to make changes in defense, with center backs David Martínez and Gonzalo Luján still injured. Midfielders David Ruiz and Yannick Bright remain out as well. Marcelo Weigandt and Ian Fray are likely to step in to cover key roles at the back.

The FIFA Club World Cup is already generating headlines in the United States, not just for its global matchups or record-breaking crowds, but due to a bizarre and unexpected controversy involving pitch conditions—and, surprisingly, Lionel Messi’s influence.

As the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup kicked off with anticipation and intensity, one question lingers in the minds of Honduran supporters: Why isn’t David Ruiz, one of the country’s most promising talents, representing the national team in this summer’s tournament?

With the team struggling, Benjamin Cremaschi revealed what Lionel Messi told Inter Miami at halftime vs. Al Ahly in FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Ahead of the Club World Cup kickoff, much of the focus was on the state of the pitch at Hard Rock Stadium. After hosting two Shakira concerts just days before the tournament began, the field was reinstalled but showed overlapping turf panels and uneven patches, sparking frustration among players and coaches.

In the thrilling 0-0 FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opening game between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, coach Javier Mascherano made something clear about the final result.

With Inter Miami and Al Ahly kicking off the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Jordi Alba's absence in the Herons raised several questions among fans.

With Lionel Messi as the star to take the spotlight, Inter Miami and Al Ahly will be opening the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at the Hard Rock Stadium.