Inter Miami wins against Sporting KC despite Messi's absence

Inter Miami continued their impressive winning streak, securing a victory against Sporting KC on Saturday, September 9, even without the presence of Argentine legend Lionel Messi.

Messi was on national duty with Argentina during the match, and Inter Miami faced the challenge of missing eight key players who were away for international duty, including prominent names like Josef Martinez, Robert Taylor, and Benjamin Cremaschi.

The game kicked off with Sporting KC taking an early lead, with Dániel Salloi netting the opening goal within the first ten minutes. Although Alan Pulido scored for Sporting KC in the second half, it wasn't enough to secure a win.

Leo Campana stepped up remarkably in Messi's absence, contributing two of Miami's three goals. In the 60th minute, Facundo Farias added another goal to seal Miami's victory against Sporting KC.

This triumph extends Inter Miami's unbeaten streak to an impressive 12 games and bolsters their late-season playoff ambitions.

Speaking after the match, Campana expressed his confidence in the team, highlighting Messi's influence and the players' newfound belief in themselves.

Messi, fresh from his winning goal for Argentina against Ecuador on Thursday, September 7, still has national team duties, with a match against Bolivia on Tuesday, September 12. However, he's expected to return to Inter Miami for their upcoming league match against Atlanta FC next Saturday, where a victory will further boost their playoff aspirations.