Messi has now scored a total of 16 goals in 16 MLS games for Inter Miami while also providing six assists. With the victory against Nashville, Inter Miami stand fifth on the MLS Eastern Conference table with 38 points in 19 matches.

Nashville SC headed to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in hopes of keeping its 15-game unbeaten streak alive. But the streak had to stop at some point, and it did July 12 in front of the Inter Miami fans at Chase Stadium, where two goals from Lionel Messi pushed Inter Miami past Nashville SC 2-1.

Lionel Messi has been at the heart of Inter Miami’s recent run of form, scoring in four consecutive matches and leading Major League Soccer in goal contributions. As Miami prepares to take on Nashville SC tonight at Chase Stadium, the biggest question was whether their star forward would be fit to play — and all signs now point to a resounding yes.