Lionel Messi came closest to breaking his 900-goal milestone during Inter Miami's 0-0 draw with Nashville SC on Wednesday, as the defending MLS champions were held to their lowest single-game shot total since November 2024. The first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup round-of-16 clash ended goalless at GEODIS Park, setting up a decisive second leg on March 18 at Chase Stadium. Nashville SC outperformed expectations, recording 15 shots (four on target) to Miami's eight, with Cristian Espinoza's corner in the 65th minute creating the clearest chance. ESPN Soccer reported that Messi, who had scored in six consecutive games against Nashville prior to this match, saw his 899th goal against D.

C. United on Saturday but was denied by Brian Schwake's save. Maximiliano Falcón exited the game in the seventh minute with an injury, replaced by Gonzalo Luján, though the severity remains unclear. The aggregate winner will advance to face either Club América or Philadelphia Union in the quarterfinals, with Miami aiming to leverage their 59% possession advantage in the return leg. Chase Stadium's March 18 showdown will determine which team progresses, with extra time and penalties possible if the tie persists.