[Club World Cup] Messi scored the 68th direct free kick, Miami International reversed Porto in an upset manner

As long as Messi is there, there is a chance to create miracles. The second round of the group stage started in the early morning of June 20. Miami International reversed Porto 2-1, and Messi's direct free kick scored became the winning goal.

When the game reached the 53rd minute, Messi and Suarez hit a wall to cooperate. Messi dribbled through the ball and caused Porto midfielder Mora to foul, winning a direct free kick opportunity in front of the arc in the penalty area. Messi took the penalty with his left foot and flew into the dead corner of the goal. Miami International took the lead 2-1 and kept the score until the end of the game.

This is the 68th direct free kick scored by Messi in his career. He ranks third in the international football free kick goals list, only two goals behind the second-ranked king of football Pele. Brazilian midfielder Juninho, known as the master of free kicks, ranked first with 77 goals.

Miami International's total starting player in this game is about 36 million euros, of which Messi's current net worth is only 18 million euros, which is equivalent to his leading teammates with a total value of about 18 million euros, defeating Porto, a giant Portuguese superstar with a value of 200 million euros. Since the beginning of this World Club Cup, this is the first defeat that European clubs have suffered against non-European clubs.

Just 6 minutes into the start of the game, Porto got a penalty kick, and Spanish center Omoro Dion took the penalty and took the penalty. At the beginning of the second half, Miami International midfielder Trasco scored a goal and tied the score. Messi then scored a free kick, his second goal against Porto in his career.

According to statistics, since January 1, 2018, that is, since Messi was about 30 years old, he has scored 34 direct free kicks for the club and the national team; during this period, Messi scored 33 goals in penalty kicks. Messi will turn 38 on June 24. He has scored 68 direct free kicks so far, with 110 penalties. At its peak, Messi was a sports shooting machine and was not known for direct free kicks; after he was older, Messi developed a direct free kick skill.

Miami International coach Mascherano said after the game: "Messi played with an injury in this game and endured the pain. His quadriceps were injured, but he still insisted on running, which is really incredible. It is not certain whether he can play before the start of this game."

At 9:00 on June 24, Messi will lead Miami International to face the last opponent in the group stage, the Brazilian giant Palmeiras. In the second round, Palmeiras defeated Cairo Nationals who had a white-collision with Miami International 2-0 in the last round. Palmeiras and Miami International scored 4 points together, and Palmeiras ranked first with his goal difference advantage. In the next round of the game, Miami International and Palmeiras can qualify together, but Miami International can only win second in the group, and only by defeating Palmeiras can you win first in the group.

Text丨Reporter Liu Yi

Picture丨Visual China