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Messi Scores First Goal of 2025 as Inter Miami Beats Kansas City
Lionel Messi kicked off 2025 in style, scoring his first goal of the year in his first official match with Inter Miami.
The Argentine captain led his team to a 1-0 victory over Kansas City in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup clash early Thursday morning, Nigerian time.
Playing at Children’s Mercy Park, Messi found the net in the 56th minute, securing a crucial advantage for Inter Miami ahead of the return leg. The second leg is set for Wednesday, February 26, at Chase Stadium.
With this goal, Messi reached an incredible 851 career goals. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will now shift focus to Inter Miami’s upcoming MLS game against New York City on Sunday.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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