Lionel Messi has led Inter Miami to their first Club World Cup victory thanks to a brilliant second-half free kick against Porto. The European side took the lead early on with Samu Aghehowa scoring from the penalty spot in the eighth minute.

Javier Mascherano reflected on Lionel Messi's role in Inter Miami's landmark Club World Cup victory over Porto.

The Herons had to have this game to boost their chances of advancing, and it was Messi, of course, who delivered