Despite the biting cold of minus 17 degrees Celsius, Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to victory in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Sporting Kansas City. The Argentine superstar scored the only goal of the match in the 56th minute, giving his new coach Javier Mascherano a successful debut. The second leg will take place next Tuesday in Florida.

Match Postponed Due to Extreme Weather

The match was originally scheduled to be played on Tuesday but was postponed by a day due to a severe snowstorm. The icy conditions created challenging playing conditions. Mascherano, once a teammate of Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets at FC Barcelona, spoke of "inhuman" conditions after the match.

Second Leg in Warmer Climes

Messi and his teammates now face more pleasant temperatures: The second leg against Kansas City and the upcoming league match against New York City FC will take place in sunny Fort Lauderdale, where Miami will play in their home stadium.

(APA/Red)

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