Inter Miami Ends Nashville SC 15-Game Unbeaten Streak Led by Messi's Double

Lionel Messi continued his extraordinary form by scoring twice to lead Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC, ending Nashville's 15-game unbeaten streak. Messi opened the scoring with a precise free kick and later capitalized on a costly mistake by Nashville's goalkeeper Joe Willis to secure the winning goal, marking his fifth consecutive multi-goal game and extending his MLS scoring tally to 16 goals in 16 matches. This win marked Inter Miami's fifth straight victory, moving them to fifth place in the Supporters' Shield standings as they pursue back-to-back MLS titles. Nashville, who had been unbeaten since mid-April and boasted the longest active streak in MLS, had briefly equalized through Hany Mukhtar but ultimately fell to Miami's resilience. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano praised Messi's instinct and vision, highlighting his game-changing impact. The match also featured a showdown between the league's top scorers, Messi and Nashville's Sam Surridge, who also has 16 goals this season.