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Lionel Messi scores 900th goal as Nashville oust Miami in Champions Cup

Lionel Messi scores 900th goal as Nashville oust Miami in Champions Cup

Summary

Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal for club and country during a match where Nashville SC advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals by knocking out Inter Miami. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw, but Nashville moved forward due to the away-goals rule.

Key Facts

  • Messi scored his 900th career goal early in the game.
  • The match ended 1-1 between Inter Miami and Nashville SC.
  • Nashville SC advanced to the quarterfinals using the away-goals rule.
  • Cristian Espinoza scored the deciding goal for Nashville in the second half.
  • Nashville will play either Philadelphia Union or Club America in the next round.
  • Lionel Messi is the second-highest goal scorer in football history, after Cristiano Ronaldo.

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