Categories: Football

Inter Miami Falls Short in Qualification Despite Lionel Messi’s Goal

Despite a goal from Lionel Messi, Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Nashville in the second leg of the first round of the MLS playoffs. The Floridians, who finished third in the Eastern Conference and were favorites in the series, faced an early setback with a controversial penalty converted by Sam Surridge. Josh Bauer extended Nashville’s lead just before halftime. Messi’s late goal in the 89th minute was not enough to change the outcome.

Read more after this advertisement

Under the guidance of coach Javier Mascherano, the team struggled with finishing, missing several chances from players like Luis Suárez and Tadeo Allende. Miami will now need to secure their place in the second round at home on Saturday, hoping to avoid another early exit like last year’s defeat by Atlanta. The winner of this matchup will face either Cincinnati or Columbus Crew in the next round.

Advertisement

Add Footem.in As your Preferred Source on Google
Follow the latest on Footem WhatsApp Channel

Zayn Abdul

Recent Posts

Kolo Muani’s Presence Frustrates Some of His Teammates in the French National Team

Didier Deschamps announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan…

19 minutes ago

Melvin Bard’s Big Apology: A Heartfelt Admission of Mistakes

It was a disastrous evening for OGC Nice, losing 3-1 to Fribourg, marking their fourth…

1 hour ago

Franck Haise Unleashes His Passion for His Players!

Nice players may find comfort in the fact that Glasgow Rangers are also struggling in…

2 hours ago

Ousmane Dembélé’s Return Date is Becoming Clearer

Ousmane Dembélé is suffering from a left calf injury. He will be undergoing treatment over…

3 hours ago

OM’s Disastrous Record Against Europe’s Top 5: A Closer Look at the Stats

Following a 1-0 defeat against Atalanta, Olympique de Marseille (OM) continues its troubling record against…

4 hours ago

Real Madrid Drops a Major Transfer Target for Upcoming Market Season

As the upcoming transfer window approaches, Real Madrid is looking to strengthen its defense by…

5 hours ago