Lionel Messi scored a free-kick goal in his second official match of 2026 with Inter Miami, but a comparative question emerged: When was the last time Cristiano Ronaldo scored in that fashion? Inter Miami completed an impressive comeback led by Lionel Messi,

Amid a complicated match, Lionel Messi led an impressive comeback for Inter Miami to secure the victory. In doing so, the Argentine scored a stunning free-kick goal, climbing the all-time free-kick scorers list and closing in on Marcelinho Carioca.

Messi sealed the contest in the 90th minute, curling a close-range free kick around the wall and inside the left post to hand Miami a decisive two-goal lead. | Football News

Lionel Messi asked one of Orlando City's coaching staff if they wanted his autograph after the Argentine scored a trademark free-kick for Inter Miami in an entertaining Florida derby. It looked like Orlando would stroll to their first victory of the MLS season on Sunday evening,

With an incredible free kick winner, he secured the victory for his team but it was his controversial celebration that stole the spotlight, igniting outrage