Lionel Messi once again delivered a footballing masterclass as Inter Miami sealed a commanding 5-2 win over Nashville SC in their final regular-season game. The Argentine legend struck a breathtaking hat-trick — his 60th career treble — reaffirming why he remains one of the greatest players the sport has ever seen.
Messi’s brilliance led Miami to secure third place in the MLS Eastern Conference, finishing an incredible campaign where he contributed 29 goals and 19 assists across 27 matches. His display against Nashville was vintage Messi — precise, powerful, and poetic. The first goal came in the 34th minute when Jordi Alba found him on the edge of the box, and Messi curled a left-footed strike into the bottom corner.
In the 63rd minute, the World Cup winner confidently converted his first penalty of the season after a handball inside the area, leveling the score for Miami. Then, in the 81st minute, Messi completed his hat-trick with another unstoppable curling effort, sending the away crowd into a frenzy. He also set up a late goal in stoppage time, selflessly passing to Segovia for Miami’s fifth.
The victory highlighted Messi’s unstoppable form ahead of the MLS playoffs. His 29-goal tally put him ahead in the MLS Golden Boot race, while his overall impact makes him a frontrunner for the league’s MVP title.
Inter Miami’s head coach Javier Mascherano hailed his captain, saying, “What more can I say about Leo? He’s exceptional, as always. He deserves the MVP award for what he has shown all season. His performances have lifted the entire team.”
With this latest milestone, Messi continues to redefine greatness — proving that even after two decades at the top, he remains football’s ultimate showman. Fans and teammates alike can only watch in awe as he keeps adding to his remarkable legacy, one golazo at a time.