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Messi’s Fifth Straight Brace Snaps Nashville’s Unbeaten Streak, Boosts Miami in MLS Standings

With Nashville’s 15-match unbeaten run snapped, Messi’s latest brace propelled 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 opened scoring with a 17th-minute free kick and sealed the 2-1 win by converting a misplayed clearance in the 62nd minute.
  • His two goals extended an MLS record of consecutive regular-season multi-goal games to five, a new league milestone.
  • The win marked Miami’s fifth straight league victory and reinforced their bid for a second Supporters’ Shield title.
  • Messi’s brace brought his season tally to 16 goals in 16 matches, tying him with Nashville’s Sam Surridge for the Golden Boot lead.
  • Inter Miami now occupies fifth in the Eastern Conference with three games in hand and is managing Messi’s workload during a congested schedule.