NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 16, 2026Miami-Dade
Nashville SC defeats Inter Miami 4-1 in MLS Eastern Conference match
Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 4-1 on Saturday night, maintaining their position at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings. The match featured two goals from Hany Mukhtar and a saved penalty kick attempt by Lionel Messi.
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The outcome of this match impacts the current standings of the Major League Soccer .
Key Facts
- Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 4-1.
- Hany Mukhtar scored two goals for Nashville SC in the second half.
- Lionel Messi's penalty kick in the 23rd minute was saved by Nashville goalkeeper Brian Schwake.
- A goal by Sergio Reguilón was disallowed due to an early entry into the penalty area.
- Andy Najar scored for Inter Miami in the 16th minute.
- Telasco Segovia scored for Inter Miami in the 48th minute.
- Sam Surridge scored his 12th goal of the season for Nashville.
- Nashville SC remains at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings.
- This was Nashville's second win over Inter Miami since Messi joined the team.
Who's Mentioned
other68“Age of Jorge at death”personRocco Rios-Novo“Inter Miami goalkeeper”personElias Saad“Assisted goals”personHany Mukhtar“Nashville SC player who scored two goals”personLionel Messi“Inter Miami captain”personBrian Schwake“Nashville goalkeeper”personSergio Reguilón“Inter Miami player”personAndy Najar“Goal scorer”personSam Surridge“Nashville goal scorer”personJorge“Deceased father of Lionel Messi”organizationNashville SC“Winning soccer team”personTelasco Segovia“Inter Miami goal scorer”organizationInter Miami“Losing soccer team”