WATCH: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi scores magnificent free kick to seal win vs. FC Porto in Club World Cup

The Argentine attacker scored a world-class free kick less than 10 minutes into the second half to give the Herons the lead in their CWC match

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• Inter Miami taking on Porto in CWC
• Messi scores brilliant free kick
• Argentine spearheading tournament run
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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Lionel Messi did it again, folks. The Inter Miami superstar lined up from 20 yards and used his trademark left foot to score a world-class free kick in the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday afternoon in the ' match against FC Porto. His sublime effort was nothing short of magic, as he bent the ball over the wall and into the back of the net.

  His 54th-minute strike arrived just seven minutes after Miami leveled the score through winger Telasco Segovia, bringing themselves back into the tie after being down 1-0 at the break. The goal would also prove to be deciding for Inter Miami as they would hold to a 2-1 result vs. the .

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Miami drew their opening game of the competition against Egyptian side Al Ahly 0-0, beginning the tournament with a point as they compete in Group A of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup.

  Miami now have four points in the Club World Cup and will face Palmeiras. With both sides getting a win and a draw, a draw should see both sides advance to the knockout stages.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MIAMI?

  The take on Brazilian giants Palmeiras on Monday in their Group Stage finale.