Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup Group A showdown between Zaidu Sanusi’s FC Porto and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami
After a goalless opening matchday, both teams arrive at this clash needing a win to ignite their campaigns. The stage is set at the world’s biggest club competition, and tonight promises fireworks as two contrasting footballing giants go head-to-head.
All the spotlight may be on Messi, who received a thunderous welcome in Miami during the tournament opener, but fans should also keep an eye on Nigeria’s Zaidu Sanusi.
The dynamic full-back is the only Super Eagles player in the competition and has already made history by being the first Nigerian to feature in this newly expanded edition of the Club World Cup. While he hasn’t featured for Nigeria since AFCON, this tournament offers a big platform to reassert his quality.
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Inter Miami rode their luck against Al Ahly in their first outing, salvaging a point thanks in large part to goalkeeper Óscar Ustari. But tonight, they’ll need more than fortune against a seasoned Porto side determined to make their mark.
Don’t go anywhere as Soccernet.ng brings you minute-by-minute updates from what promises to be a thrilling encounter!
Inter Miami CF
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1
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Atlanta
FC Porto
- Telasco Segovia 47′
- Lionel Messi 54′
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87
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FC Porto
Substitution out
:
Ivan Marcano
87
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FC Porto
Substitution in
:
Deniz Guel
87
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FC Porto
Substitution out
:
Francisco Moura
87
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FC Porto
Substitution in
:
Otavio
79
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Inter Miami CF
Substitution out
:
Tadeo Allende
79
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Inter Miami CF
Substitution in
:
Jordi Alba
79
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Inter Miami CF
Substitution out
:
Ian Fray
79
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Inter Miami CF
Substitution in
:
Fabrice Picault
74
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FC Porto
Substitution out
:
Alan Varela
74
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FC Porto
Substitution in
:
William Gomes
71
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Inter Miami CF
Substitution out
:
Telasco Segovia
71
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Inter Miami CF
Substitution in
:
Federico Redondo
62
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Inter Miami CF
Substitution out
:
Marcelo Weigandt
62
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Inter Miami CF
Substitution in
:
Tomas Aviles
59
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FC Porto
Substitution out
:
Gabriel Veiga
59
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FC Porto
Substitution in
:
Stephen Eustaquio
59
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FC Porto
Substitution out
:
Martim Fernandes
59
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FC Porto
Substitution in
:
Goncalo Borges
54
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Inter Miami CF
Regular goal
:
Lionel Messi
47
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Inter Miami CF
Regular goal
:
Telasco Segovia
47
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Inter Miami CF
Assist
:
Marcelo Weigandt
8
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FC Porto
Penalty
:
Samuel Aghehowa
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That’s it! The referee blows the final whistle
Francisco Moura is coming off and he is replaced by Otavio.
FC Porto make a substitution. Francisco Moura runs off the field and in comes Otavio
Ivan Marcano is coming off and he is replaced by Deniz Guel.
FC Porto make a substitution. Ivan Marcano runs off the field and in comes Deniz Guel
Ian Fray is coming off and he is replaced by Fabrice Picault.
Inter Miami CF make a substitution. Ian Fray runs off the field and in comes Fabrice Picault
Tadeo Allende is coming off and he is replaced by Jordi Alba.
Inter Miami CF make a substitution. Tadeo Allende runs off the field and in comes Jordi Alba
Alan Varela is coming off and he is replaced by William Gomes.
FC Porto make a substitution. Alan Varela runs off the field and in comes William Gomes
Telasco Segovia is coming off and he is replaced by Federico Redondo.
Inter Miami CF make a substitution. Telasco Segovia runs off the field and in comes Federico Redondo
Marcelo Weigandt is coming off and he is replaced by Tomas Aviles.
Inter Miami CF make a substitution. Marcelo Weigandt runs off the field and in comes Tomas Aviles
Martim Fernandes is coming off and he is replaced by Goncalo Borges.
FC Porto make a substitution. Martim Fernandes runs off the field and in comes Goncalo Borges
Gabriel Veiga is coming off and he is replaced by Stephen Eustaquio.
FC Porto make a substitution. Gabriel Veiga runs off the field and in comes Stephen Eustaquio
G O O O A A A L – Lionel Messi is on target!
Marcelo Weigandt provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L – Telasco Segovia is on target!
The second half is underway.
[ +3 ‘ ]
It’s over! The referee blows for half time
G O O O A A A L – Samuel Aghehowa from FC Porto puts it away from the penalty spot!
The referee starts the match.
Inter Miami CF
4-4-2
19
Oscar
Ustari
57
Marcelo
Weigandt
17
Ian
Fray
37
Maximiliano
Falcon
32
Noah
Allen
21
Tadeo
Allende
30
Benjamin
Cremaschi
5
Sergio
Busquets
8
Telasco
Segovia
9
Luis
Suarez
10
Lionel
Messi
- Coach
-
0
Javier Mascherano
- Substitutes
-
25
William Yarbrough
-
34
Rocco Rios Novo
-
6
Tomas Aviles
-
14
Hector Martinez
-
15
Ryan Sailor
-
18
Jordi Alba
-
11
Baltasar Rodriguez
-
55
Federico Redondo
-
81
Santiago Morales
-
7
Fabrice Picault
-
22
Leo Afonso
-
29
Allen Obando
FC Porto
3-4-3
14
Claudio
Ramos
52
Martim
Fernandes
97
Ze
Pedro
5
Ivan
Marcano
23
Joao
Mario
22
Alan
Varela
10
Fabio
Vieira
74
Francisco
Moura
86
Rodrigo
Mora
9
Samuel
Aghehowa
17
Gabriel
Veiga
- Coach
-
0
Martin Anselmi
- Substitutes
-
4
Otavio
-
12
Zaidu Sanusi
-
24
Nehuen Perez
-
6
Stephen Eustaquio
-
15
Vasco Sousa
-
20
Andre Franco
-
25
Tomas Perez
-
7
William Gomes
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11
Pepe
-
19
Danny Namaso
-
27
Deniz Guel
-
70
Goncalo Borges
-
51
Diogo Fernandes
-
68
Andre Oliveira
-
47
Angel Alarcon
Yellow Cards 1st Half
Yellow Cards 2nd Half
52
Ball Possession 1st Half
48
Ball Possession 2nd Half
6
Fouls Committed 1st Half
6
7
Fouls Committed 2nd Half
8
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When is the Club World Cup match between Inter Miami and FC Porto?
The match between Inter Miami and FC Porto is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, as part of Matchday 2 in Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Is Lionel Messi playing in the match against FC Porto?
Yes, Lionel Messi is expected to start for Inter Miami in this crucial Group A encounter of the Club World Cup.
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Who is Zaidu Sanusi and why is he important in this match?
Zaidu Sanusi is a Nigerian international and the only Super Eagles player participating in this year’s Club World Cup. He plays as a left-back for FC Porto and will be making history as the first Nigerian to feature in the tournament’s expanded format.
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