At club World Cup
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Lionel Messi led Inter Miami with an art shot for the first victory at the club World Cup in the USA. The world champion provided 2-1 in the second group game in Atlanta against FC Porto with a remarkable free kick goal. At the start, Miami had only been a goalless draw against Al-Nahry from Cairo.
The Spaniard Samu Aggehowa (8th minute) put Porto in the lead by penalty early, shortly after the change of sides, Telasco Segovia (47th) managed to compensate for Miami. Then the exceptional cloak struck: Messi circulated from a distance of around 20 meters and central position with his strong left foot over the wall into the opposing goal.
At the group leaving certificate on Tuesday against the Brazilians of Palmeiras São Paulo, Miami has a good chance of the round of 16 of the new XXL tournament.
Atlético reports back – PSG with a surprising setback
Atlético Madrid came back after the opening defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. The Rojiblancos prevailed 3-1 against Seattle Sunders FC. Pablo Barrios (11th, 55th) achieved a double pack, and the former Dortmund Axel Witsel (47th) also met. In the meantime, Albert Rusnák (50th) had shortened for the host.
Champions League winner PSG, on the other hand, suffered a surprising setback. Against Botafogo it was 0-1 at the end. It was the first time that a reigning Copa liberadores champion defeated the reigning royal class triumphate since Corinthians has been 1-0 in the final of the club World Cup 2012. At that time the hero was called Paolo Guerrero. This time it was striker Igor Jesus (36th) who scored the winning goal.
Long interruption at Palmeiras against Al-Nahry
During the game between Palmeiras São Paulo and Al-Nahry (2-0) in East Rutherford, an almost one-hour interruption due to an impending storm had previously occurred. The English referee Anthony Taylor sent both teams to the cabins at 2-0. The fans were also asked to go into the interior.
However, the impending thunderstorm passed the Metlife stage, in which the Football World Cup finished next year. So it was possible to continue playing after around 50 minutes. The game between RB Salzburg and CF Pachuca had already been interrupted for 99 minutes due to a storm.