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Nashville SC takes down Inter Miami 4-1 with two goals from Hany Mukhtar

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Nashville SC takes down Inter Miami 4-1 with two goals from Hany Mukhtar

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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.

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•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.

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3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Nashville SC beats Inter Miami, Messi, 4-1 as Hany Mukhtar scores 2 in the second half

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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.
— Yahoo Sportsby JACK WILLIAMS

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Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:07 AM
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.

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