Lionel Messi scored from the right side of the box in the 56th minute to lift Inter Miami past Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on a bitterly cold Wednesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup’s first round.

It's going to be a very busy spring, summer, and fall for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, who are led by Javier Mascherano in their defense of the Supporters' Shield and quest for a first MLS Cup.

J avier Mascherano may be figuring out how big his job is after Inter Miami drew their MLS season opener to New York City FC 2-2 on Saturday. Jubilation from Lionel Messi's assist