Inter Miami CF smashed Nashville SC 4-0 in Game Three of their best-of-three MLS playoff series, led by Lionel Messi and Tadeo Allende, who each scored a brace. Messi put Miami on the scoreboard early with his patented left foot in the 10th minute.
The GOAT 🐐 has the ball ⚽️ arrive at his feet, surges forward & puts it in with his magical left foot to give #InterMiamiCF the 1-0 lead 10 minutes in..#Messi #MLS #MLSes #Lemoncitylive
— Xavier Guerrero (@XGLAVOZ) November 9, 2025
The GOAT doubled Inter Miami’s lead just before halftime, when Mateo Silvetti laid the ball off perfectly for him to slot into the Nashville net.
The GOAT 🐐 has a brace so far in the decisive GameThree 🆚 Nashville..Silvetti lays it off & #Messi puts it in the net..2-0 #InterMiamiCF..#MLS #MLSes #Lemoncitylive
— Xavier Guerrero (@XGLAVOZ) November 9, 2025
Tadeo Allende joined in the fun after finishing a Jordi Alba cross into the box with his left foot.
Lionel #Messi & Jordi Alba combine on a give-&-go, Alba crosses it in for Allende who finishes for the 3-0 #InterMiamiCF ..#MLS #MLSes #Lemoncitylive
— Xavier Guerrero (@XGLAVOZ) November 9, 2025
Allende finished Nashville off with a brilliant lob over the goalkeeper and into the net, sealing the 4-0 scoreline. Miami sent the Coyotes home in resounding fashion and will face FC Cincinnati next in the Eastern Conference Semifinals on November 23 at 5 p.m. in Cincinnati.
Allende joins #Messi with a brace.. Tadeo lobs the ball ⚽️ slowly & sleekly over the Nashville goalkeeper for the 4-0 #InterMiamiCF goal.. The Herons have let the Coyotes know that there will be no upset tonight..#MLS #MLSes #Lemoncitylive
— Xavier Guerrero (@XGLAVOZ) November 9, 2025
Orange & Blue Next
The Herons will fly up to Ohio to face a tough FC Cincinnati squad on the road on November 23. In their last 13 meetings, the teams have split five wins each with three draws. This season, the “Orange & Blue” walloped Miami 3-0 in Cincinnati and earned a 0-0 draw at Chase Stadium. If the pattern holds, a Heron’s victory could be in order—but it will require another strong team effort. The Barça legends—Suárez, Busquets, and Alba—along with Rodrigo De Paul, will need to continue performing at a high level to ease the burden on Lionel Messi.
Lionel #Messi & #InterMiamiCF will have a tough time in Cincinnati but the Herons have all the weapons to get past the “Orange & Blue”..#MLS #MLSes #Lemoncitylive pic.twitter.com/rEP8Cuqo0L
— Xavier Guerrero (@XGLAVOZ) November 11, 2025
Messi Misses Barcelona
Lionel Messi took an impromptu trip to Camp Nou while in Spain training with the Argentine national team. It’s no secret that Barcelona is Messi’s true love—the place where his journey began and where he became a legend, the greatest of all time. In Miami, fans are savoring his final years as he helps build a winning culture led by his brilliance. He’ll be gone someday soon, but for now, all that matters is cherishing the time he’s here.
No Doubt Barcelona is #Messi true love ❤️ but there is also no doubt #InterMiamiCF will have a small piece of his heart ♥️..#MLS #MLSes #Lemoncitylive pic.twitter.com/jHuykMTANm
— Xavier Guerrero (@XGLAVOZ) November 10, 2025
Special Night
Miami’s rout of Nashville capped off a special night. Jordi Alba made his 100th appearance for the Herons, while Lionel Messi recorded his 400th career assist. A dominant win and a pair of milestone achievements made the night even sweeter.
Jordi Alba’s 💯 match with #InterMiamiCF was a special one.. The legendary left back had a good game in a statement 4-0 win that sent the Herons to the conference semifinals..#MLS #MLSes #Lemoncitylive
pic.twitter.com/V7sA85i7XZ— Xavier Guerrero (@XGLAVOZ) November 9, 2025
Will there be a meaningful record in fútbol that will not belong to the GOAT 🐐 before he retires?.. #MLS #MLSes #Lemoncitylive #InterMiamiCF https://t.co/PBWhm18yZi
— Xavier Guerrero (@XGLAVOZ) November 10, 2025
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