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Messi Nets Fifth Straight Brace as Miami Ends Nashville’s Unbeaten Run

Their fifth straight victory lifted Inter Miami into fifth place in the Supporters’ Shield standings.

Inter Miami CF v Nashville SC
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Joe Willis' error gifted Messi a second goal.
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his first goal on Saturday.

Overview

  • Messi scored twice in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Nashville SC, marking his fifth straight MLS match with multiple goals.
  • He broke the deadlock with a 17th-minute free kick and sealed the win after intercepting a pass for his second in the 62nd minute.
  • The defeat ended Nashville’s 15-match unbeaten run, the longest stretch without a loss in the club’s six-season history.
  • Messi’s season tally climbed to 16 goals in 16 appearances, tying him with Sam Surridge atop the MLS scoring chart.
  • Inter Miami’s fifth consecutive league win solidified their push in the Eastern Conference title race.