Inter Miami achieved a crucial 2-1 victory over Nashville, with Lionel Messi netting twice for the fifth consecutive league match. The first goal came from a 20-yard free-kick in the 17th minute. Nashville equalized through Hany Mukhtar in the second half, but Messi sealed the win after taking advantage of a mistake by goalkeeper Joe Willis. This victory marked Miami's joint-longest winning streak between July and September 2024 and brought Nashville's 12-match unbeaten streak to an end. Messi's season total reached 16 goals, tying him at the top of the leaderboard.
Lionel Messi scored twice against Nashville in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory, extending his scoring streak to six MLS games and reaching 16 goals for the season.
Messi broke the deadlock with a 20-yard free-kick that deflected in, showcasing his ability to influence the game early.
Nashville equalized with a header from Hany Mukhtar, but a mistake by goalkeeper Joe Willis allowed Messi to find an empty net for the win.
Inter Miami is now within five points of Nashville with three games in hand, continuing their unbeaten run against Nashville in the last eight meetings.
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