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Karl Rasmussen

Lionel Messi Nets Incredible Game-Tying Free Kick in Inter Miami Win

Lionel Messi Leo Messi Inter Miami Miami Dallas (Organization) FC Dallas MLS

Every time Lionel Messi suits up for Inter Miami, magic seems to follow. During Sunday night’s Leagues Cup clash against fellow MLS side FC Dallas, Messi took matters into his own hands late into the second half to equalize the score at four goals apiece.

Inter Miami was trailing 4–3 in the 85th minute when they were awarded a free kick. Messi took a long-range shot that was placed inch-perfect into the top left corner of the net, beating the outstretched arms of Dallas goaltender Maarten Paas.

The game-tying free kick, which was Messi’s second goal of the game, gave Inter Miami new life as the club was able to take home the victory in the subsequent penalty shootout. The win was Inter Miami’s first-ever victory against FC Dallas. 

The set piece masterclass from Messi drew rave reviews on social media, as fans marveled at yet another game-changing moment from the Argentine. 

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