Inter Miami lost because Lionel Messi was not in the team due to injury. Then on April 14, after returning from injury, Messi returned Miami to victory. This time, Miami won the second consecutive victory with the magical football skills of the Argentine World Cup winning star. Miami beat Nashville SC 3-1 in the regular season of the US Major Soccer (MLS) league. Messi scored two goals on this day. Miami fell behind with an own goal in just 2 minutes at home at Chase Stadium early Saturday morning. The Florida club conceded a goal through midfielder Franco Nigri’s mistake. Then Messi equalized Miami by scoring in the 11th minute of the match. Messi scored the goal in the second attempt. His first shot was blocked by Nashville goalkeeper Elliott Panico. However, Messi hit the net with the second shot. The Argentine star scored his second (team’s third) goal in the second half. Messi scored from the penalty in the 81st minute. Sergio Busquets scored Miami’s second goal late in the first half (39 minutes). Messi is playing great for Miami this season. Messi has already accumulated 9 goals and 8 assists in 9 matches in all competitions. Miami’s next game is next Saturday. Messi’s team will play an away match against New England.
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