Ghana: Messi too hot for Sporting in sub-zero Champions Cup first leg

 Lionel Messi shrugged off sub-zero tempera­tures to score the only goal as Inter Miami defeated Sporting Kansas City 1-0 in their weather-delayed CONCA­CAF Champions Cup first-leg clash on Wednesday.

Messi struck in the 56th minute at Children’s Mercy Park, showing superb individual skill before rifling a low angled shot past Sporting goalkeeper John Pulskamp. The victory gives Inter a precious away goal as they attempt to secure their passage into the last 16 in next…