In a thrilling match on the 26th round of the MLS, Lionel Messi showcased his exceptional talent by scoring a stunning goal, but Inter Miami was unable to secure a victory, ending the game in a 2-2 draw against Nashville. This result marks another frustrating encounter for Miami, who have yet to defeat Nashville this season.

The match began with Nashville taking an early lead just four minutes in, as Sam Surridge netted his 14th goal of the MLS season, assisted by Andy Najar. Inter Miami equalized in the 19th minute when Nashville's Reed Baker Whiting inadvertently scored an own goal following a corner taken by Messi.

Messi's moment of brilliance came in the second half when he curled a beautiful shot into the bottom left corner of the net, giving Miami a brief 2-1 lead in the 62nd minute. This goal marked Messi's 19th of the season, further solidifying his status as a key player for the team.

However, Nashville responded dramatically, with Surridge completing his brace in the first minute of stoppage time, ensuring that the match ended in a draw. This result keeps Nashville unbeaten against Inter Miami in their four encounters this season, including a previous 4-1 victory and a knockout from the Concacaf Champions Cup earlier in the year.

With this draw, Inter Miami remains in second place in the Eastern Conference, trailing Nashville by nine points. The match highlighted Messi's incredible skills but also raised concerns about Miami's ability to secure crucial wins as they aim for a successful season.