1-4! Miami suffers third straight loss, collapses in 14 minutes conceding 3 goals, 39-year-old captain misses penalty and provides assist, goalkeeper gifts goal.

In the MLS regular season matchday 19 that concluded on August 16 Beijing time, Inter Miami collapsed in the second half, conceding 3 goals in 14 minutes, and ultimately lost 1-4 to Nashville, suffering their third consecutive defeat across two competitions.

In this match, 39-year-old Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi started the game. It was Messi's first start in the league for Inter Miami since the World Cup.

Just 17 minutes into the match, Inter Miami conceded first. There was a severe defensive lapse at the back post, allowing Nahuel to run in and easily score a header, breaking the deadlock for Nashville.

In the 23rd minute, Suárez won a penalty. Messi stepped up to take it but his shot was saved, and Reguilón's follow-up was ruled invalid. This was Messi's third consecutive penalty miss. At the World Cup, Messi also missed two penalties.

In the 3rd minute of stoppage time in the first half, Messi redeemed himself with a brilliant through-ball assist. Segovia twisted and turned before curling the ball into the net, helping Inter Miami equalize.

However, after the restart, Inter Miami suddenly collapsed. They conceded 3 goals in a span of just 14 minutes, at the 49th, 56th, and 63rd minutes.

The goal conceded in the 63rd minute was particularly farcical. Nashville's goalkeeper kicked the ball long, Inter Miami's goalkeeper Novo made a mistake coming out, and Mukhtar slotted into an empty net to complete his brace with ease.

In stoppage time, Messi first hit the woodwork twice, then scored a solo goal with a sharp-angle blast, only for it to be ruled offside. His luck was certainly not good in this match.

Ultimately, Inter Miami suffered a 1-4 rout on the road. After 19 matches, they have 11 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, still with 38 points, remaining in second place in the Eastern Conference, but the gap with league leaders Nashville has widened to 5 points.

On August 20 at 7:30 PM, Inter Miami will continue their away league campaign, facing Philadelphia Union.