Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, who turned 38 a few days ago, doesn’t seem to want to leave any mark on him. He is in absolutely flying form. He has scored two goals in the last five matches of the American Major League Soccer (MLS) for Inter Miami. Miami defeated Nashville SC 2-1 in the early hours of this morning (Sunday) with his two goals.
In the last match, Messi became the first player in MLS history to score more than one goal in four consecutive matches. This time, he increased that number to five. With this, he scored double goals in five consecutive matches against Montreal, Columbus Crew, Montreal again, New England Revolution and Nashville. In addition, the Albiceleste star also set a new record for free-kick goals. He now owns the fourth highest number of free-kick goals with 69.
Messi opened the scoring in the 17th minute of the match against Nashville. He scored the goal with a low free-kick shot that went through a few people. Which was his 35th free-kick goal since 2018. That is more than a penalty goal, in that time Messi has scored 33 goals in the spot. His second goal for Miami came in the 62nd minute. This time, the credit for the score goes to the Nashville goalkeeper. While passing to a teammate, he handed the ball to Messi who was in front of him, who then made no mistake in beating another person and reaching the net.
With this, the Miami and Argentine star scored his 15th goal in 16 matches of the current MLS. He also assisted on 6 goals. In total, Messi has directly contributed to 21 goals. After joining Miami in the summer of 2023, his goal tally for the Florida club has reached 55 in 66 matches. In total, Messi scored 872 goals for club and national team.
However, before Messi scored his second goal in the match, Hani Mukhtar reduced the gap for Nashville. Miami eventually secured a 2-1 victory and moved up to fifth in the MLS Eastern Conference. Their sixth consecutive win has given them 38 points from 19 matches. Philadelphia, who are at the top, have 43 points from 22 matches.
FAQ
What happened in the match between Inter Miami and Nashville?
Lionel Messi scored two goals (a double strike) in the match, helping Inter Miami to a strong performance and breaking multiple records in the process.
What records did Lionel Messi break in this game?
Messi set new records for the most goals by an Inter Miami player in a single season and became the highest-scoring active player in U.S. club competitions.
How many goals has Messi scored in the 2025 season so far?
As of this match, Messi has crossed a key milestone (exact number depends on official stats), surpassing previous club and league records.
Was this Messi’s first brace against Nashville?
Yes, this was Messi’s first two-goal game (brace) against Nashville since joining Inter Miami.
How did Nashville SC perform in the match?
Nashville fought hard but couldn’t stop Messi’s brilliance. The final score and team details may vary depending on the full match result.
