Inter Miami Reaches Round of 16 in Champions Cup

Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, advanced to the round of 16 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup after defeating Sporting Kansas City with an aggregate score of 4-1. Messi played a pivotal role, scoring a volleyed goal in the second leg and opening the scoring in the 19th minute. The match saw additional goals from Luis Suárez and Tadeo Allende, securing a 3-1 victory in the second leg. Despite Kansas City having multiple chances, including a goal from Memo Rodríguez, they struggled in the series and remain winless in 2025. Messi and Suárez were fined for unsportsmanlike conduct in an earlier match, adding a disciplinary note to their impressive performances. Inter Miami will face Jamaica's Cavalier FC in the next round of the tournament.