Messi missed his third straight penalty as Inter Miami fell to a 4-1 loss at Nashville SC. The Argentine had a chance to level at 1‑1 in the 23rd minute, but his spot‑kick was saved by goalkeeper Brian Schwake. A rebound from Sergio Reguilón was disallowed for encroachment after video review. This is the first time since 2014 that Messi failed to score three consecutive penalties, a streak that included misses at the World Cup against Austria and Egypt. It was also his first MLS miss since Sept. 13 2025.

Miami briefly turned the tide when Andy Nájar opened the score at Geodis Park, and Telasco Segovia finished a pass from Messi in first‑half stoppage time. Nashville exploded early in the second half: former MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar netted twice, including a back‑heeled finish from striker Sam Surridge. Messi, frustrated, appealed for a foul before the 3‑1 goal and received a yellow card. He was denied twice more by post‑hits and an off‑side call.

The final goal resulted from a misplayed long kick by Miami keeper Rocco Ríos Novo, allowing Mukhtar to score unchallenged. Miami’s six‑game unbeaten run ended, and Nashville now leads the Eastern Conference by five points with 15 games remaining. Miami will seek redemption in a Wednesday match against the Philadelphia Union.