Inter Miami punched their tickets to the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16, where the reigning Concacaf Caribbean Cup champions are waiting.Although Inter Miami only managed a 2–2 draw in their opening match of their 2025 MLS campaign,

A gorgeous first-half goal from Lionel Messi set the tone for Inter Miami, which won the second leg of its Concacaf Champions Cup first-round matchup against Sporting Kansas City by a comfortable 3-1 margin on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Two stoppage time goals and a Lionel Messi golazo were enough to push Inter Miami into the round of 16 in the Concacaf Champions Cup after defeating Sporting Kansas City 3-1 at Chase Stadium on Tuesday,

Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a masterful strike in the 19th minute, and Inter Miami beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Tuesday night in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup's first round.

CONCACAF banned referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava for six months for requesting an autograph from Lionel Messi after Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup match against Sporting Kansas City. While Ortiz Nava explained that he sought the autograph for a family member with special needs,

Inter Miami hope to book a spot in the round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup on Tuesday, hosting Sporting Kansas City after taking an advantage in the first leg. Javier Mascherano's side battled extreme winter weather in Kansas City a week ago and won 1-0 in the first leg,

Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City secured their place in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16. This win, building on their 1-0 first-leg victory, demonstrates the significant impact of Lionel Messi on the team.

W ith their victory over Sporting Kansas City Tuesday to make it to the last 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup, Inter Miami's competition participation for this season is set. Javi

A referee who asked Lionel Messi for his autograph has reportedly been banned for six months from CONCACAF competitions. Mexican official Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava made the unusual request following an Inter Miami match last week.