Nashville outclass Miami as Messi endures tough night

Inter Miami fell 4–1 at Nashville in a top‑of‑the‑table MLS clash marked by Lionel Messi’s missed penalty and a frustrating overall performance. Nashville struck first through Andy Najar’s 17th‑minute header, before Messi saw his weak spot‑kick saved by Brian Schwake in the 23rd minute. Miami equalised in first‑half stoppage time thanks to Telasco Segovia, who finished clinically from a Messi assist. But the second half belonged entirely to the hosts.

Hany Mukhtar restored Nashville’s lead in the 49th minute, then Sam Surridge made it 3–1 before Mukhtar added his second in the 63rd to seal the result. Messi was booked in the 59th minute and hit both posts in stoppage time, capping a difficult evening. Nashville now lead MLS with 43 points, while Miami remain second on 38 after seeing their seven‑match unbeaten run snapped and suffering another setback against a side that already eliminated them from the Concacaf Champions Cup.