Nashville SC forward Cristian Espinoza (7) celebrates his goal in the second half during the Concacaf Champions Cup game at Inter Miami. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire)

Lionel Messi scored the 900th goal of his career, but another Argentine, Cristian Espinoza, stole the show, scoring in the second half to give Nashville SC a 1-1 tie with Messi’s Inter Miami and eliminate the 2025 MLS champions from the Concacaf Champions Cup.

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Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.