On July 13, 2025, Inter Miami met Nashville SC in a Major League Soccer match at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Lionel Messi was the star again, scoring two goals one in the first half and one in the second. His efforts led the team to a 2–1 win over Nashville.
Messi scores a beautiful free kick in the 17th minute
The match started well for Inter Miami. In the 17th minute, the referee gave Miami a free kick just outside the box. Messi placed the ball carefully, took a deep breath, and kicked it perfectly into the corner of the net. The goalkeeper couldn’t reach it. The crowd cheered loudly. At that point, the score was 1–0 in Miami’s favor.
Messi’s free-kick showed his talent. You could hear people whispering, “That’s why he’s one of the best players in the world.”
Nashville’s Hany Mukhtar scores to make it 1–1
Nashville SC did not give up. In the 49th minute, they fought back hard. Midfielder Hany Mukhtar took a shot from inside the box. It was clean, hard, and right in the net. The goalkeeper tried to stop it, but he missed. That goal made the score 1–1 and gave Nashville hope.
The Nashville fans started cheering again. It felt like the game could go either way now. The game now became more exciting for everyone watching. With the score level at 1–1, both teams played faster and tried to score again. Nashville looked more alive, and their fans believed that they had a real chance to win or at least get a draw. The goal not only changed the score, but it also changed the mood and energy of the whole match.
Messi scores again in the 62nd minute to reclaim the lead
Just a few minutes later, Messi made his mark again. In the 62nd minute, he intercepted a loose pass in midfield. He dribbled past two defenders and faced the goalie one-on-one. With calm control, Messi rounded the keeper and shot the ball into the empty net. The score was now 2–1 for Inter Miami.
Once more, the crowd went wild. Inter Miami’s players ran to celebrate with him. That goal showed how smart and skillful Messi is on the field.
Inter Miami controls the match with possession and smart passing
After Messi’s second goal, Inter Miami focused on keeping control. The team used smart passing and stayed organized on the field. They kept the ball for 54% of the time, while Nashville had the ball only 46%. Miami also made 591 passes, compared to Nashville’s 508, showing their comfort with the ball. They took 9 shots, with 5 on target, while Nashville had 8 shots and just 2 on target. These numbers show that even though Nashville kept trying, Miami stayed composed and made sure the lead stayed theirs.
After Match Messi Says on Media:
“It feels great to score and help my team win. We played together, supported each other, and fought until the end.”
Inter Miami Wins the game by 2-1
This victory boosts Inter Miami in the MLS Eastern Conference race. It keeps them close to the top and builds morale for upcoming matches. Fans feel hopeful because the team shows consistency and determination. With stars such as Messi, Luis Suárez, Busquets, and Alba bringing experience, and young players supporting them, Miami is looking strong as they head toward the playoff push.
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