After nearly three weeks out with a muscle injury, Jordi Alba made a brief return against Porto and is now expected to start against Palmeiras. His presence not only strengthens the backline but also rekindles his famous connection with Lionel Messi — a key asset in high-stakes matches.

When Inter Miami found itself down 1-0 in the early goings against FC Porto, Lionel Messi looked slightly vexed at the situation, so it’s no surprise that he turned back the clock with a bit of magic to score a game-winning free kick in Atlanta.

After his game-winning free kick for Inter Miami, FIFA revealed Messi's mindblowing goal-scoring record on the world stage.