MLS: Lionel Messi Scores Brace as Inter Miami Edge Nashville
Lionel Messi continues to dominate in Major League Soccer, netting both goals in Inter Miami’s hard-fought 2–1 victory over Nashville SC on Saturday night.
The Argentine icon opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a precise low-driven free-kick, leaving the keeper rooted to the spot. After the break, Messi struck again — intercepting a loose ball, rounding the goalkeeper with signature composure, and slotting home the winner in the 62nd minute.
This marks Messi’s fifth consecutive brace in MLS — a record-breaking achievement. No other player in league history has scored two or more goals in five straight matches.
With 10 goals in his last five appearances, Messi has powered Inter Miami to a perfect five-match winning streak, pushing them up the Eastern Conference standings and strengthening their playoff hopes.
MLS Regular Season – Matchday
Inter Miami 2–1 Nashville SC (HT: 1–0)
Goals: Messi 17’ (1-0), Hany Mukhtar 49’ (1-1), Messi 62’ (2-1)
