Messi misses penalty as Inter Miami falls to Nashville in MLS clash
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:41 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Lionel Messi missed a penalty and received a yellow card as Inter Miami lost 4-1 to Nashville SC on August 15. Nashville took the lead with a header from Andy Najar in the 17th minute. Miami equalized shortly before halftime with a goal from Telasco Segovia, assisted by Messi. However, Nashville regained control in the second half with goals from Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge. This loss marked Miami's third consecutive defeat.
- •Messi has missed three consecutive penalty kicks this season.
- •Miami equalized in first-half stoppage time with a goal from Segovia.
- •Nashville scored three goals in the second half to secure the win.
- •Nashville remains unbeaten at home this season.
- 4:09 AMESPN — Messi has 3rd straight penalty miss in Miami loss
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS
"Lionel Messi missed yet another penalty and was booked as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 loss at Nashville on Saturday in a top-of-the-table MLS clash.Nashville leads MLS with 43 points and a record of 13-2 with four drawn while Inter Miami are second on 38 points.
"Lionel Messi missed his third penalty in a row as Inter Miami suffered a third consecutive loss in a 4-1 rout at first-place Nashville SC on Saturday.
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External links- ESPNAug 16, 2026, 4:09 AMMessi has 3rd straight penalty miss in Miami loss
Lionel Messi missed his third penalty in a row as Inter Miami suffered a third consecutive loss in a 4-1 rout at first-place Nashville SC on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:17 AMMessi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS
Lionel Messi missed yet another penalty and was booked as Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 loss at Nashville on Saturday in a top-of-the-table MLS clash.Nashville leads MLS with 43 points and a record of 13-2 with four drawn while Inter Miami are second on 38 points.
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