A clever free kick can sometimes change the fate of a match. On Monday, Lionel Messi delivered yet another demonstration of that truth. Trailing 0-2 at halftime, Inter Miami turned the game around against Orlando City (4-2) on Matchday 2 of Major League Soccer, inspired by the brilliance of their number 10.
The 38-year-old Argentine forward first reignited hope for his side by scoring the equalizer, before sealing the victory late in the match. As so often with him, it was from a free kick that the decisive difference was made.
A Decisive Free Kick to Open His MLS Season
Rather than relying solely on power, Messi chose intelligence and precision. With a perfect reading of the goalkeeper’s positioning, a perfectly measured strike, and an unstoppable trajectory, it was a clever free kick executed with calm and control. The ball found the back of the net, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance to react.
Leo Messi scores his first two goals in MLS 2026 season. 🔛🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/LsVQ3LZBrF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 2, 2026
It was his first free kick goal of the MLS season. A signature move that has almost become routine, yet still highlights his decisive influence. At 38, Messi once again proves that a single flash of genius at the right moment is enough to turn a match around. And of course, Lionel Messi also scored the second goal of the night.
LIONEL MESSI HAS NOW SCORED 898 CAREER GOALS!pic.twitter.com/s2eSpELeZR
— Subhi22 (@subhii22) March 2, 2026
With these latest goals, he continues to add to his incredible career tally, further cementing his legacy as one of the most influential players in football history.
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