Messi on fire! Argentine legend extends MLS record with another double

Lionel Messi continues to defy expectations in Major League Soccer, extending his remarkable record for scoring multiple goals in successive games to an astonishing five matches. The Argentine maestro's latest brace led Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Nashville on Saturday, further solidifying his extraordinary impact on the league.

With his two goals, Messi now stands level with Nashville's Sam Surridge at the pinnacle of the MLS scoring charts, boasting an incredible 16 goals in just 16 games. This recent surge began with consecutive multi-goal performances against Montreal and Columbus in May, before a brief interlude for the Club World Cup. During Miami's run to the Club World Cup last 16, the 38-year-old scored once in four appearances. However, upon his return to MLS action, he immediately picked up where he left off, delivering doubles against Montreal, New England Revolution, and now Nashville.

The scoring spectacle in Fort Lauderdale began in the 17th minute when Messi curled a low free-kick directly through the Nashville wall, finding the back of the net. While Hany Mukhtar managed to level the score for the visitors early in the second half, Messi quickly restored Miami's lead. In the 62nd minute, he capitalized on a loose pass from Nashville goalkeeper Joe Willis, intercepting the ball and calmly slotting home what proved to be the decisive winner.

This crucial victory keeps Inter Miami firmly in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. More significantly, it propels them to within five points of current leaders Philadelphia, with the added advantage of three games in hand. Messi's unparalleled scoring prowess is clearly fueling Miami's push up the standings, turning every match into a must-watch event for fans across the league.