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CONCACAF Champions Cup: Messi Stars In Inter Miami's 1-0 Win Over Sporting KC

Lionel Messi brushed aside the sub-zero temperatures to score the only goal as Inter Miami defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 in the weather-delayed CONCACAF Champions Cup first-leg clash on Wednesday. The Argentine struck in the 56th minute at Children라이브 바카라 Mercy Park, showing superb individual skill before rifling a low angled shot past Sporting goalkeeper John Pulskamp. The victory gives Inter a precious away goal as they attempt to secure its passage into the last 16 in next Tuesday라이브 바카라 second leg in Florida.

CONCACAF Soccer Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City football match: Lionel Messi
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi | Photo: AP/Colin E. Braley

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi looks down the pitch as he plays in subzero temperatures during the first half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match against Sporting Kansas City in Kansas City, Kansas.

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CONCACAF Soccer Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City football match: Benjamin Cremaschi
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi is pressured by Sporting Kansas City defenders | Photo: AP/Colin E. Braley

Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, left, is pressured by Sporting Kansas City defenders during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match in Kansas City, Kansas.

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CONCACAF Soccer Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City football match: Manu Garcia
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Sporting Kansas City midfielder Manu Garcia (21) controls the ball | Photo: AP/Colin E. Braley

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Manu Garcia (21) controls the ball as Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30) defends during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match in Kansas City, Kansas.

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CONCACAF Soccer Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City football match: Sergio Busquets
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Sergio Busquets (5) strips the ball from Manu Garcia | Photo: AP/Colin E. Braley

Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets (5) strips the ball from Sporting Kansas City midfielder Manu Garcia during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match in Kansas City, Kansas.

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CONCACAF Soccer Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City football match: Jake Davis
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Sporting Kansas City midfielder Jake Davis heads the ball | Photo: AP/Colin E. Braley

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Jake Davis heads the ball during a failed scoring attempt against Inter Miami during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match in Kansas City, Kansas.

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CONCACAF Soccer Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City football match: Luis Suárez
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) controls a pass | Photo: AP/Colin E. Braley

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) controls a pass as Sporting Kansas City defender Joaquín defends during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match in Kansas City, Kansas.

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CONCACAF Soccer Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City football match: Leonardo Campana
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Inter Miami's Leonardo Campana and Sporting KC's Joaquín go up for the ball | Photo: AP/Colin E. Braley

Inter Miami forward Leonardo Campana, left, and Sporting Kansas City defender Joaquín, right, go up for the ball during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match in Kansas City, Kansas.

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CONCACAF Soccer Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City football match:
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City | Photo: AP/Colin E. Braley

Fans brave frigid temperatures as they watch Inter Miami play Sporting Kansas City during a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match in Kansas City, Kansas.

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CONCACAF Soccer Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City football match: Marcelo Weigandt
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Sporting KC's Robert Voloder clears the ball over Inter Miami's Marcelo Weigandt | Photo: AP/Colin E. Braley

Sporting Kansas City defender Robert Voloder, right, clears the ball over Inter Miami defender Marcelo Weigandt during the first half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match in Kansas City, Kansas.

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CONCACAF Soccer Inter Miami vs Sporting Kansas City football match: Lionel Messi
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Sporting KC's Memo Rodríguez and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi compete for the ball | Photo: AP/Colin E. Braley

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Memo Rodríguez, left, and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi compete for the ball during the first half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match in Kansas City, Kansas.

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