Sporting KC normally plays their matches at Children’s Mercy Park, which can only seat up to 21,500 fans. Despite the game being played in Kansas City, the majority of fans in attendance seemed to be supporting Miami – as was clear when Messi scored a screamer in the second half.

Heading into the 18th minute, the 36-year-old delivered an incredible pass to Diego Gomez, splitting two defenders with a perfect ball and setting up his teammate’s game-tying score. Then in the 51st minute, Messi dribbled into a crease in the defense and fired off a laser.

His shot quickly found the back of the net, rising just above the outstretched hand of Sporting KC goalie Tim Melia and putting Inter Miami ahead, 2-1. “Getting to know it better, and loving it.”