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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 opened the scoring in the 35th minute, netting his 27th goal of the season off a shot outside the center of the box for a 1-0 Inter Miami lead. Nashville SC responded with a header from Sam Surridge in the 43rd minute to tie the game 1-1.

MESSIIIIIII 🇦🇷

This man just doesn't stop scoring! His 27th goal of the season. pic.twitter.com/ceJ0rlcdTt — Major Leagu

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