Not even a piece of magic from Lionel Messi was enough for Inter Miami to return to winning ways after four games without a victory. The Florida side had to settle for a 3-3 draw against Philadelphia Union in a dramatic encounter.
One thing is certain, though: at 37 years old, the Argentine maestro hasn’t lost an ounce of the brilliance that has always defined his set-piece mastery. His moment came when the game seemed all but over — in the 87th minute, with Inter Miami trailing 3-1, Messi curled a stunning free-kick from the edge of the box into the top corner. A goal that sparked an unexpected comeback.
With that strike, Messi reached 67 career goals from free-kicks, putting him just three behind Pelé, who scored 70.
