In the latest round of MLS, fans witnessed a truly goal-filled match. “Inter Miami” defeated “Nashville” away with a confident 5–2 score. This victory became a fitting end to the season for Lionel Messi and his team, reports mlssoccer.com.
The main hero of the match was, undoubtedly, Lionel Messi. The 38-year-old star recorded a hat-trick — scoring in the 34th, 63rd (penalty), and 81st minutes. His performance once again proved that even at this stage of his career, he remains in brilliant form.
Besides Messi, Rodríguez (67) and Segovia (90+1) also scored for “Inter Miami.” For “Nashville,” goals came from Surridge (43) and Shaffelburg (45+6), but their efforts weren’t enough to change the outcome.
With this result, “Inter Miami” finished the championship in 3rd place with 65 points — an impressive achievement that strengthens the team’s ambitions for the next season.
At the same time, this match marked the final official appearance for two legends — Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets — whose departure was confirmed by the club’s press office.
For Alba and Busquets, the match ended on an emotional note — both left the field to the applause of their teammates. Messi’s hat-trick served as a perfect farewell gift for his close friends.
This victory allows “Inter Miami” to enter the playoffs in great spirits. Messi’s consistent form this season cements his status as one of the most influential players in MLS history.
MLS. October 19
Nashville — Inter Miami 2:5
Goals: Surridge (43), Shaffelburg (45+6) — Messi (34, 63 pen, 81), Rodríguez (67), Segovia (90+1).
Inter Miami: Rios Novo, Alba, Luján (Segovia 63), Falcón, Weigandt (Frey 63), De Paul, Busquets, Allende (Avilés 82), Rodríguez (Bright 73), Messi, Suárez.
For “Inter Miami” fans, this victory was not just a success but a historic memory — the last match of the Messi–Alba–Busquets trio ended with a glorious win.
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