Lionel Messi is sensational as Inter Miami defeat Nashville SC behind Argentine’s three goal contributions – but Diego Gomez’s brutal injury makes victory bittersweet

It was another evening of Lionel Messi magic for Inter Miami, but a gruesome injury to Diego Gomez leaves their victory feeling bittersweet.

It was a dominant performance from Miami – at least for the final 80 minutes. Things began on a similar, yet somber, note.

The Herons conceded just three minutes into the match, with the Miami defense collapsing on a corner kick. The ball eventually landed in the back of the net off Herons defender Franco Negri, a disastrous start.

Messi Messi saved the day once again, though, bringing them level in the 11th minute and then assisting before the halftime whistle. The Argentine played a brilliant corner kick to Sergio Busquets, who headed home for his first MLS goal.

The Argentine added to his tally on the day late, slotting home from the penalty spot in the 81st minute for his seventh goal of the MLS season.

It was a brilliant response from the South Beach club after a horrid start, but not for everyone. In the 41st minute, Miami lost Diego Gomez to injury, with the Paraguayan being