One solution: no more mistakes. Thursday evening, Lionel Messi once again dazzled the football world with a free kick, whose secret he has mastered to offer victory to Inter Miami against Porto. At ...

Even after Lionel Messi’s departure, moments on the pitch still seemed tethered to what once was; patterns that refused to change, records that stood untouched, and expectations shaped by a standard ...

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Free kicks on the edge of the box always get fans leaning forward in their seats but when Lionel Messi is taking them, the excitement is amplified. The roar that came after his collision with Porto ...

Lionel Messi scored an outstanding free-kick to help steer Inter Miami to a crucial FIFA Club World Cup win against FC Porto. It’s an area of his game though that didn’t come naturally. When Lionel ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Soccer is a game that flows without the hindrance of timeouts or huddles ...

Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have had somewhat curious journeys when it comes to their free-kick records – but who has the superior one? Ronaldo quickly became known for scoring fairly ...

Few moments in soccer are as breathtaking as a perfectly executed free-kick. The technique, precision, and nerve it takes to lift the ball over the wall and into the top corner separate the great from ...

The names featured here represent the gold standard for free-kick excellence in 2025. We instinctively think of Inter’s ...

Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Lionel Messi netted a stunning ...