Lionel Messi got a hat trick as Inter Miami CF outscored Nashville SC 5-2 on Saturday night at GEODIS Park. Messi finished with a MLS-leading 29 goals to clinch the Golden Boot Award. It was the regular season finale for both teams in 2025. The Herons ended up in third place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Inter Miami CF(19-7-8) raced out to a 1-0 lead in the 35th minute. Messi scored his first goal in contest.
Nashville SC(16-12-6) evened it up 1-1 in the 43rd minute. Sam Surridge was able to get the tally. Jacob Shaffelburg gave them a 2-1 advantage during stoppage time in the first half.
The Herons bounced back in the second half and retook the lead 3-2. Messi converted on a penalty kick in the 63rd minute and Baltasar Rodriguez gave them the lead in the 67th minute.
Messi collected his third goal of the game during the 81st minute of play to make it 4-2. Telasco Segovia added another goal in stoppage time for a three-goal lead.
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