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Al Jazeera
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Al Jazeera
Messi inspires Inter Miami to win against Porto at Club World Cup
Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup with an exquisite free kick to inspire Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over two-time European champions Porto. The Herons trailed 1-0 at the break, but Telasco Segovia tied it two minutes into the second half off a cross into the box from Marcelo Weigandt. Then it was time for the 37-year-old Argentinian to add a trademark goal to a resume that already assures he'll go down as one of the game's greatest stars. Samu Omorodion scored on a penalty kick in the opening minutes after a video review for the Portuguese club's first goal of the tournament. Both teams were held to scoreless draws in their opening Group A matches. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano praised his side's performance level against a side regarded as among the elite in Europe. 'We were working really, really hard against a team that have a lot of quality and a high level, but today, we showed to the world and to ourselves that we can compete against any team,' Inter's Argentinean manager said. 'This match, the first half was very, very good, also. The players understood that they can do it. When we are together, when we are next to our teammates, we can do something amazing.' Messi was taken down just outside the penalty area by Rodrigo Mora on a run down the middle of the field. The crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was chanting 'Messi!' Messi! Messi!' before his left-footed blast cleared the Porto wall and ripped the net in the top right corner in the 54th minute. Inter Miami returns to South Florida on Monday, knowing a victory over Brazilian club Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium will lock up its spot in the Round of 16. In desperate need of a win, Porto closes out group play against Egypt's Al Ahly at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Associated Press
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Lionel Messi scores on free kick to give Inter Miami 2-1 win over Porto in Club World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on an exquisite free kick, lifting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over two-time European champion Porto on Thursday. The Herons trailed 1-0 at the break, but Telasco Segovia tied it two minutes into the second half off a cross into the box from Marcelo Weigandt. Then it was time for the 37-year-old Argentinian to add a trademark goal to a resume that already assures he'll go down as one of the game's greatest stars. Samu Omorodion scored on a penalty kick in the opening minutes after a video review for the Portuguese club's first goal of the tournament. Both teams were held to scoreless draws in their opening Group A matches. Key moment Messi was taken down just outside the penalty area by Rodrigo Mora on a run down the middle of the field. The crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was chanting 'Messi!' Messi! Messi!' before his left-footed blast cleared the Porto wall and ripped the net in the top right corner in the 54th minute. Takeaways Inter Miami returns to South Florida on Monday, knowing a victory over Brazilian club Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium will lock up its spot in the Round of 16. In desperate need of a win, Porto closes out group play against Egypt's Al Ahly at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ___ AP soccer:
Miami Herald
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Messi, Inter Miami trail Porto 1-0 in Club World Cup game after controversial PK
Lionel Messi fans in pink No. 10 shirts, and some in Argentina's iconic striped jerseys, showed up at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday afternoon for a chance to see their idol and his Inter Miami teammates play in a pivotal game against Portuguese club FC Porto in the Club World Cup. Plenty of Porto fans in royal blue and white shirts were also there for the occasion, and though they were outnumbered, they roared when their team took an early lead with a penalty kick by Spaniard Samu Omorodion at the eight-minute mark. Head referee Cristian Garay called for the controversial PK after going to VAR and the ruling was that Noah Allen made contact with Porto's Joao Mario in the penalty area. The Miami fans booed the decision, but the Porto faithful cheered for the result. After the opening Group A games over the weekend, Miami and the 30-time Portuguese champion Dragons were tied on points with Al Ahly and Palmeiras after earning one point with scoreless draws. Palmeiras took control of the group Thursday afternoon with a 2-0 win over Al Ahly at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. The game was suspended temporarily due to a thunderstorm, but it finished just before the Miami vs Porto game started. There was also bad weather in the Atlanta area in the hours before kickoff, dampening some of the pre-game celebrations outside the stadium, but it did not affect the game because the stadium roof was closed. The Miami Starting XI included Messi, goalkeeper Oscar Ustari (who had a brilliant game in the tournament opener), right back Marcelo Weigandt, center back Ian Fray, center back Maxi Falcon, left back Noah Allen, winger Tadeo Allende, midfielder Benja Cremaschi, midfielder Sergio Busquets, midfielder Telasco Segovia, and forward Luis Suarez. Jordi Alba was on the game roster for the first time in three weeks after recovering from a hamstring injury, but he was not in the starting lineup. Joining Alba on the bench were Rocco Rios Novo, Will Yarbrough, Ryan Sailor, Toto Aviles, David Martinez, Fede Redondo, Baltisar Rodriguez, Santi Morales, Fafa Picault, Leo Afonso and Allen Obando. Porto's starters were: Claudio Ramos (in place of injured captain and goalkeeper Diogo Costa), Ze Pedro, Ivan Marcano, Martim Fernandes, Alan Varela, Rodrigo Mora, Moura, Joao Mario, Samu Omorodion, Gabri Veiga, and Fabio Vieira.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Atletico Madrid receive €5m boost on Samu Aghehowa deal
Atletico Madrid were criticised for being so open to moving on Samu Aghehow (formerly Samu Omorodion) last summer, with Chelsea in the frame for his signature. That quickly fell away when it became clear that the move was to fund a deal for Julian Alvarez, but the Aghehowa continues to prove profitable for them. Los Colchoneros signed Aghehowa after just 80 minutes of senior football against them in the opening game of the 2023-24 season, activating his €6m release clause from Granada. He would then spend a successful season on loan at Alaves last year, but already they have tripled their money on the Spanish international. Image via Marca Porto activate €5m option Initially Porto paid up €16m for 50% of Aghehowa's rights, but retained an option to increase their stake in the player to 80% in exchange for more payments. Marca say that Porto have now pushed the button on the first of those options, spending a further €5m to add another 15% of his rights, taking their share to 65% and the total fee to €21m. Advertisement The Dragons still have until the summer of 2026 to pay another €5m for the remaining 15% available to them. Los Rojiblancos will retain at least a 20% sell-on fee regardless. Fast start to life in Portugal The 21-year-old wasted no time settling into life in Porto, going at a goal per game for the opening month or two of his stint at the club. This past weekend his brace against Moreirense took him up to 3,000 minutes in 40 appearances. Aghehowa has three assists and 24 goals in those outings, and in November was capped by Luis de la Fuente. Bittersweet for Atletico Madrid fans? There is still an air of regret for some in Madrid about his departure. While the deal made sense, Aghehowa could become Spain's next number nine for much of the next decade if he hits his ceiling. Atletico spent over €30m to bring in Alexander Sorloth, who is much more of guarantee currently, but at 29, is a shorter-term signing and does not have the potential of Aghehowa.
