Nashville SC takes down Inter Miami 4-1 with two goals from Hany Mukhtar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 4-1 on Saturday night in Nashville, marking a significant win for the Eastern Conference leaders. Hany Mukhtar scored two goals in the second half, helping his team maintain its top position in the MLS standings. Inter Miami equalized shortly after halftime with a goal from Telasco Segovia but struggled defensively throughout the match. The victory represents only Nashville's second win against Inter Miami since Lionel Messi joined the team. Both teams will face opponents on Wednesday, with Nashville traveling to Red Bull New York and Inter Miami visiting the Philadelphia Union.
- •Nashville SC remains atop MLS standings after the win.
- •Hany Mukhtar scores two second-half goals.
- •Inter Miami's Telasco Segovia equalizes early in the second half.
- •Nashville's next match is against Red Bull New York.
- •Inter Miami travels to the Philadelphia Union next.
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Nashville SC victory vs Inter Miami, holding Messi scoreless
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Nashville SC beats Inter Miami, Messi, 4-1 as Hany Mukhtar scores 2 in the second half
"Hany Mukhtar scored a pair of second-half goals and Nashville SC beat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 4-1 on Saturday night in a match featuring the top two teams in the Eastern Conference to remain atop the MLS standings. Messi started his first game since the death of his father, Jorge, on Aug. 8 at age 68. The Inter Miami captain had a major scoring chance in the 23rd minute, but his penalty kick was saved by Nashville goalkeeper Brian Schwake.
"Nashville SC secured a 4-1 win over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami at Geodis Park on Aug. 15, extending its lead atop MLS to five points.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 10:48 AMInside Nashville SC victory vs Inter Miami, holding Messi scoreless
Nashville SC secured a 4-1 win over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami at Geodis Park on Aug. 15, extending its lead atop MLS to five points.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:07 AMNashville SC beats Inter Miami, Messi, 4-1 as Hany Mukhtar scores 2 in the second half
Hany Mukhtar scored a pair of second-half goals and Nashville SC beat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 4-1 on Saturday night in a match featuring the top two teams in the Eastern Conference to remain atop the MLS standings. Messi started his first game since the death of his father, Jorge, on Aug. 8 at age 68. The Inter Miami captain had a major scoring chance in the 23rd minute, but his penalty kick was saved by Nashville goalkeeper Brian Schwake.
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