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Messi scores three goals, secures Golden Boot as Miami beat Nashville

Messi scores three goals, secures Golden Boot as Miami beat Nashville

Summary

Lionel Messi scored three goals and made an assist as Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC 5-2. Miami will participate in the Eastern Conference playoffs, facing Nashville again in the first round. Messi won the 2025 MLS Golden Boot with 29 goals.

Key Facts

  • Lionel Messi scored three goals, known as a hat-trick, and made an assist in the game.
  • Inter Miami beat Nashville SC with a score of 5-2.
  • Baltasar Rodriguez scored the tie-breaking goal for Inter Miami.
  • Inter Miami will be the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
  • Messi won the 2025 MLS Golden Boot by scoring 29 goals during the regular season.
  • Miami's Rocco Rios Novo made five saves, while Nashville's Joe Willis made four saves.
  • Nashville initially led 2-1 at halftime but Miami dominated the second half.
  • Messi's penalty kick in the 63rd minute tied the game 2-2, leading to Miami's comeback.
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