Miami and Nashville clash in MLS
Messi draws Herons level in 11th minute
Argentine nets sixth of season
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1WHAT HAPPENED?
In the 11th minute, the Argentine was put through on a lovely through ball, but Nashville goalkeeper Elliot Panico tremendously saved his initial shot. The ball, however, was not cleared and, after a bit of chaos in the box, it landed back at Messi’s feet and he could not miss this time.
Sergio Busquets then stepped up, seemingly reading the mind of his longtime teammate, making a perfect near-post run off a corner kick to head home for his first MLS goal since his 2023 arrival.
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2WATCH THE CLIP
3THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Herons conceded just three minutes into the game off a Dan Lovtiz corner kick for Nashville. The ball deflected off Miami’s Franco Negri and into the back of the net, with the own goal giving the guests the early lead.
Messi’s response, however, was sensational. The Argentine gave them the confidence boost they needed after a wobbly start to the match.
He followed it up with the sensational assist for Busquets, turning the match around for the South Beach club.
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4WHAT NEXT FOR INTER MIAMI?
The Herons are back in action next Saturday against former MLS MVP Carles Gil and the New England Revolution. Messi and co. will be searching for another three points against an Eastern Conference opponent.
