Nashville SC are the first MLS team that figured out how to stop Lionel Messi. Shortly after losing in the Leagues Cup final, Gary Smith’s men managed to hold Inter Miami to a goalless draw in Fort Lauderdale.
Unlike in his previous matches, Leo struggled to get things going on the field, failing to connect with his teammates despite many attempts to create danger in the opposition’s box.
In the end, Nashville got what it wanted and claimed a point from its trip to South Florida. With this result, Messi and company still have plenty of work to do to try and make the playoffs.
Are Inter Miami eliminated from the 2023 MLS playoffs?
Inter Miami can still qualify for the 2023 MLS playoffs, as they have 10 games left in the regular season.
Messi’s team is 14th in the Eastern Conference standings with just 22 points in 24 games. Therefore, the Herons need to string a lot of wins together to make the postseason.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
