Messi Powers Inter Miami Into Eastern Semifinal With 4-0 Win Over Nashville

Overview

• Lionel Messi scored twice and Tadeo Allende added two goals in the decisive Game 3 in Fort Lauderdale.
• Inter Miami reached the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time in the club’s history.
• Across the three-game series, Messi had a hand in all eight Miami goals with five goals and three assists.
• Local reports say Messi hit roughly 400 career assists, with the milestone pass setting up Allende in the win.
• The next match is a single-elimination semifinal at FC Cincinnati on November 22 or 23, and the day after the victory Messi visited the renovated Camp Nou and posted that he hopes to return after never receiving an official farewell.