Inter Miami thrashed Nashville 4-0 at home this Saturday (8), advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2025/26 MLS by closing the series 2-1.
The highlight of the South Florida team’s qualification was him: Lionel Messi.
The Argentine star once again showcased his “prime” version, at 38 years old, leading the team to face Cincinnati.
To kick off the “fun,” we have a dazzling nutmeg (or “rolinho” or “ovinho”…) that even left the opponent laughing.
😮💨🪄 pic.twitter.com/diKyy56Z52
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 9, 2025
To keep the show going, two goals in the first half.
The first, in his classic move, bursting forward at speed and finishing with class from the edge of the box.
GOL DEL 🔟 A 🔟 DEL ARRANQUE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6vTzce9TcE
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 9, 2025
Then, like a true center forward, appearing in front to finish off the assist from the left.
Messi 🤝 Silvetti 🤩 VAMOSSSS pic.twitter.com/hmuoDi0cVx
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 9, 2025
By finding the back of the net twice, Messi moved closer to his 900th goal. The tally now stands at 894 career goals.
É ISSO MESMO! MAIS UM GOL DE LIONEL MESSI! 🔥🔥👽
Já são dois na partida entre Inter Miami e Nashville e 894 na carreira! Ele tá em busca do gol 900! #MLS#TRpic.twitter.com/gszZSLsMae
— TNT Sports BR (@TNTSportsBR) November 9, 2025
In the second half, Messi found Alba, who provided the assist for Tadeo Allende to extend the lead.
ALLENDEEEEE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WC0RK4EzAT
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 9, 2025
Then, the Argentine star provided the assist for Allende to seal Inter Miami’s rout.
TADEO X2. VAMOSSS 🤩 pic.twitter.com/uluafkHox6
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 9, 2025
The GOAT’s numbers are absurd, especially in the final stretch of the season.
In 2025, Messi has 44 goals and 21 assists in 50 games. Counting just the last seven matches, he’s had 18 G/A (goal involvements).
🐐 The greatest active player
With the assist for Allende’s goal, Lionel Messi reached the milestone of 400 career assists.
No active player has more!
The Argentine genius is only behind Puskás, who has 404 career assists.
Lionel Messi has hit a milestone 400 career assists…more than any other active player 🤯🪄
Only Ferenc Puskás (404) has recorded more, and his record is very much within reach for Messi 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ifgvlv1SJT
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) November 9, 2025
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