Messi scores against Nashville to lead MLS scoring race

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and Argentine forward Lionel Messi scored in Inter Miami's home MLS regular-season match against Nashville, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

According to Report, Messi scored his 19th goal of the season and the 928th of his career.

For the 39-year-old Argentine, the goal was his 19th of the season and 928th of his career. Messi moved into sole possession of the top spot in the league's scoring race, overtaking Dallas player Petar Musa, who has scored 18 goals.

Messi extended his scoring streak in MLS to seven matches. During that run, he has scored seven goals and provided four assists.

Inter Miami sit second in the Eastern Conference standings with 45 points from 25 matches. Nashville lead the conference with 54 points.

In their next MLS match, Inter Miami will host San Diego in the early hours of September 21, Moscow time. Nashville will host Chicago a day earlier.