Messi Leads Inter Miami to 1-0 Win Against Sporting KC in Historic Cold

In a freezing match on February 20, Lionel Messi scored the only goal for Inter Miami, leading them to a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The game, played in temperatures as low as 2 degrees Fahrenheit, witnessed Messi's skill as he chest-controlled a pass from Sergio Busquets and slotted the ball into the net in the 56th minute. Despite the harsh weather conditions, which prompted the match's postponement from its original date, a sizable crowd turned out to support the teams. Sporting KC attempted to equalize but failed to convert their chances, with Inter Miami holding a slight edge in possession and shots. The second leg of the series is scheduled for February 26 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where Sporting KC needs a win by at least two goals to advance. This match marked Messi's first official goal of the year and added to his legacy in one of the coldest documented soccer matches in the U.S.