Lionel Messi scored his second career MLS hat trick nearly a year after his first in Inter Miami’s 5-2 win over Nashville SC on Saturday night.

The last time Messi scored a hat trick was Oct. 19, 2024, in Inter Miami’s 6-2 win over the New England Revolution . It was the 19th scored hat trick of the 2025 MLS season.

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He scored his first of the game from the top of the box in the 35th minute to give Inter Miami a 1-0 lead.

MESSIIIIIII 🇦🇷

This man just doesn't stop scoring! His 27th goal of the season. pic.twitter.com/ceJ0rlcdTt — Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 18, 2025

Messi was awarded a penalty kick in the 63rd minute and scored to tie the game 2-2.

Messi from the spot for his first PK this season

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