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Messi’s Brilliant Strike Secures Inter Miami’s Victory in Freezing Kansas City

Posted : 20 February 2025

In freezing conditions, Lionel Messi delivered a moment of brilliance to secure Inter Miami’s 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the Concacaf Champions Cup first-leg clash. The Argentine star scored in the 56th minute at Children’s Mercy Park, skillfully controlling a cross from Sergio Busquets before firing a precise low shot past goalkeeper John Pulskamp. The crucial away goal puts Miami in a strong position ahead of next Tuesday’s second leg in Florida.

 

The match had been postponed by 24 hours due to an arctic storm that blanketed Kansas City with snow and sent temperatures plummeting to minus 17 degrees Celsius at kickoff. Players from both teams braved the harsh conditions by wearing gloves, neck warmers, and full-length leggings. Despite the cold, Miami showcased their technical dominance, with Luis Suarez twice coming close to opening the scoring in the first half, his efforts narrowly missing the target.

 

Miami’s control of possession eventually paid off early in the second half when Messi capitalized on Busquets' precise pass. The 37-year-old maestro deftly controlled the ball on his chest before a quick move past Erik Thommy created the angle for a perfectly placed strike into the far corner. The result hands Miami the advantage as they look to advance to the last 16 when they host Sporting Kansas City in the return leg.

 

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