'We can do something amazing' - Mascherano jubilant after Messi dazzles in Inter Miami win

[ad_1] Supervisor Javier Mascherano insists his Inter Miami aspect can do “one thing wonderful” after Lionel Messi produced a second of magic because the MLS outfit got here from behind towards Porto to select up their first victory on the 2025 Membership World Cup.

Messi netted the winner in a 2-1 win together with his fiftieth membership purpose and 68th direct free-kick of his profession because the 37-year-old Argentine belied his age to dazzle towards the Portuguese heavyweights.

Miami really feel behind to an early Samu Aghehowa penalty and trailed on the break. Nevertheless, the comeback started virtually instantly after the restart, with Telasco Segovia drilling house the equaliser 90 seconds into the second-half.

The stage was then set for Messi and the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner sparked jubilant scenes contained in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta seven minutes later when he curled house a elegant free-kick from simply outdoors the field to finish the turnaround.

Messi doing Messi issues – unreal free-kick! ⚽️

Take pleasure in it from each angle 👏👀

— DAZN Soccer (@DAZNFootball) June 19, 2025

The end result means Mascherano’s aspect are on the point of progressing to the knockout part and the Miami boss couldn't disguise his jubilation after the sport.

“The blokes did a incredible present,” Mascherano advised DAZN. “They had been working actually, actually laborious towards a crew that has a variety of high quality.

“However right this moment we will present the world and to ourselves that we will compete towards any crew.

“The gamers understood that they will do it, that they will work collectively. Once we are collectively, we will do one thing wonderful.

“It’s nice for the folks of USA to see our crew competing in this type of match.”

Subsequent up for Mascherano, Messi and co. is a showdown with Brazilian aspect Palmeiras, who earlier received 2-0 towards Al Ahly with Chelsea-bound teenager Estevao within the aspect.

It means a draw on Tuesday morning (UK time) would see each groups qualify for the Spherical of 16, whereas victory for both aspect would see them progress as group winners.