Inter Miami, Lionel Messi and Nashville SC
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With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.
Messi, who was held scoreless by Cincinnati on Wednesday, finished with two goals and two assists, and Telasco Segovia also had two first-half goals as Inter Miami erased an early one goal deficit and picked up its sixth win in its past seven league matches.
By the time the 60th minute rolled around, the boisterous — and largely pro-Lionel Messi — crowd had nearly reached a fever pitch at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he would prefer that Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba not participate in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game, insisting players should be resting amid the ongoing regular season.
Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has agreed to contract terms with Inter Miami. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press about the deal on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the signing has not been announced.
Rodrigo De Paul will reportedly first join on loan this summer as the Herons add a major reinforcement to the midfield.
Inter Miami is looking to extend their winning streak after the Club World Cup as Lionel Messi is also aiming to set a new record.