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Lionel Messi reacted on social media after leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 win against Nashville in the MLS at their home ground, Chase Stadium.
The Argentine forward, who scored two goals and provided an assist in the clash, made a celebratory post on social media. Messi posted a series of images of himself from the match and tagged the Chase Stadium's location. In the caption, he wrote:
"Vamos @intermiamicf!!!"
Nashville opened the scoring in the second minute via Inter Miami defender Franco Negri, who scored an unfortunate own goal. Lionel Messi scored the equalizer in the 11th minute and set up former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets for Miami's second goal in the 39th minute.
In the second half, Inter Miami were awarded a penalty in the 81st minute, which was successfully converted by the Barcelona legend. Messi has now scored seven goals and provided three assists in eight MLS appearances this season.
Inter Miami are on top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings with 18 points from 10 matches. They will face bottom-placed New England Revolution next in the league on Saturday, April 27.
Lionel Messi's run at Inter Miami
Lionel Messi joined the MLS club in July 2023 and thus could not play the full season, which usually begins in March. However, he still led the Herons to their first-ever trophy, the 2023 Leagues Cup. The Argentine great was named the player of the tournament for his contribution of ten goals in seven games.
This season, Inter Miami and Messi will be hoping to get their hands on the MLS title. They have one of the strongest rosters in the league, boasting the likes of Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez, alongside the star Argentine.
Earlier this year, the World Cup-winning star was nominated for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for his first season with Inter Miami. It was his eighth nomination for the prestigious award, with which he equaled golf legend Tiger Woods' record.
