WATCH: Lionel Messi bends in outrageous free kick from impossible angle
Lionel Messi hit his 76th career free kick, but Columbus Crew snatched a late victory over Miami.
Lionel Messi created an extraordinary moment in a match against Columbus Crew, as he scored a direct free kick from an almost impossible angle. This occurred at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Sunday. Inter Miami took an early lead in the 28th minute when Josef Martínez scored a penalty for Columbus after being fouled inside the box.
Just five minutes later, Messi showed off his skills by striking the ball directly towards the goal. His powerful curling left-footed shot passed Patrick Schulte and into the far top corner, equalizing in the 33rd minute. This goal was Messi's 21st in the MLS this season and his 76th direct free-kick goal in club and international football.
Messi came close to giving Miami the win in the 62nd minute, but Schulte saved his shot. Later, Columbus scored in stoppage time with Jamal Thiaré converting a rebound in the 99th minute, resulting in a 2-1 defeat for Inter Miami.
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