Every continent has its biggest knockout tournament, and the North American confederation CONCACAF is no different.The CONCACAF Champions Cup, previously known as the CONCACAF Champions League, contests its 60th edition in 2025.

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.

Then came two assists as 10-man Inter Miami came back to draw NYCFC in their MLS opener.The latest was an absolute stunner, as Messi plucked a Luis Suarez pass out of the air, then scorched the inside of the near post with an across-body rocket.

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.

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,

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,

Sporting Kansas City announced that their first round Concacaf Champions Cup game on Tuesday against Miami has been postponed until Wednesday due to freezing temperatures. The two teams were currently scheduled to kick off their seasons in the continental club competition,

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.