CONCACAF banned referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava for six months for requesting an autograph from Lionel Messi after Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup match against Sporting Kansas City. While Ortiz Nava explained that he sought the autograph for a family member with special needs, CONCACAF deemed his actions a violation of its code of conduct.

Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City secured their place in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16. This win, building on their 1-0 first-leg victory, demonstrates the significant impact of Lionel Messi on the team. Their next opponents will be Cavalier FC of Jamaica.

Despite Inter Miami’s triumph, supporters were worried by Messi's second-half replacement. Upon being substituted, the Argentine chose to go directly to the locker rooms; he had begun his fitness concerns always lingering around the veteran, speculation quickly arose regarding his condition.

In the CONCACAF Champions Cup game against Sporting Kansas City, Lionel Messi converted a great volley to give Inter Miami the lead.

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Inter Miami CF holds a 1-0 advantage over Sporting Kansas City heading into the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 32 tie. A win or a draw will secure their progression to the next round.

CONCACAF has decided to discipline referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava after he was spotted making a request to Inter Miami's Lionel Messi during the Champions Cup game against Sporting Kansas City.

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