VIDEO: Lionel Messi hits a ROCKET! All angles of Inter Miami captain's unstoppable volleyed goal vs Sporting KC as Javier Mascherano's side book spot in CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16

Messi’s technique on the goal was exemplary, starting with a perfectly controlled chest touch to bring down a cross from Luis Suarez. After allowing the ball to bounce, Messi fired an unstoppable volley past Sporting goalkeeper John Pulskamp at the near post, showcasing his trademark precision and composure.

With the aggregate scoreline firmly in their favour after Messi’s opener, Miami wasted no time adding to their advantage. In first-half stoppage time, Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez both found the back of the net, giving Inter Miami a commanding four-goal lead in the first round tie.

Sporting KC managed to find a consolation goal early in the second half when Memo Rodriguez took advantage of a deflection off Inter Miami defender Maximiliano Falcon. However, the goal did not spark a significant fightback from the home team as they went down 3-1 on the night and 4-1 on aggregate.

After sealing their round of 16 spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Inter Miami will shift their attention to Matchday 2 of the 2025 MLS campaign when they will lock horns with Houston Dynamo.