WATCH: Lionel Messi scores unreal goal from near-impossible angle in Inter Miami loss
Lionel Messi produced another moment of magic on Sunday, curling a free-kick into the net from a near-impossible angle during Inter Miami’s 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew. The Argentine appeared to be preparing for a cross, but instead sent the ball beyond the goalkeeper and into the far side of the net.
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Lionel Messi scored an incredible goal for Inter Miami in their 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew on Sunday. The Argentine finished the match with three shots, two on target and two key passes, completing 27 of his 29 passes. Inter Miami fell behind in the 28th minute when Josef Martínez converted a penalty, leaving Messi with the task of equalizing.
Just five minutes later, he stepped up to the challenge. With the goalkeeper seemingly anticipating Messi's free-kick, the forward surprised everyone. He expertly curled the ball into the net, making the score 1-1. This goal marked Messi's 21st of the 2026 MLS season, putting him at 21 goals and 11 assists in 24 appearances. Additionally, this strike brings him two free-kick goals away from becoming the all-time leading scorer from set pieces in football history.
Despite having more possession, Inter Miami was ultimately defeated in dramatic fashion by Jamal Thiare's late goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
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