Nashville secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Inter Miami in a Major League Soccer matchup between the league’s top two teams on Saturday. The hosts dominated the second half, with England’s Sam Surridge and Germany’s Hany Mukhtar each finding the net to put the game out of reach. The result extends Nashville’s unbeaten home record while snapping Miami’s impressive seven-match undefeated streak.
Inter Miami’s captain Lionel Messi had an inconsistent performance, contributing an assist for the team’s sole goal scored by Telasco Segovia but also squandering a crucial opportunity from the penalty spot in the first half. A save by Nashville goalkeeper Brian Schwake denied Messi’s weak effort in the 23rd minute. The Argentine star also received a yellow card during the contest and struck both goalposts during second-half stoppage time.
Messi’s recent penalty conversion rate has become a concern, falling well below expectations for a player of his caliber. His struggles from the spot have been particularly notable, with two missed penalties during the 2026 World Cup. Nashville now leads the MLS with 43 points, while Miami sits in second place with 38 points following their home-field struggles against the league leaders.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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