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Nashville’s stoppage-time equalizer earns 2-2 draw with Miami

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:29 PM UTC · How we work

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Surridge Secures Draw

Nashville equalized in stoppage time, leaving Inter Miami with a 2-2 draw.
Sam Surridge scored Nashville’s fourth-minute and 91st-minute goals for a brace.
Lionel Messi netted his 19th league goal in the 62nd minute with a left-footed strike.
Nashville maintained a nine-point Eastern Conference lead, 54 points to Miami’s 45.

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Messi Buying Eldense

Lionel Messi is negotiating to purchase Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal due-diligence.
If the deal closes, Eldense would become Lionel Messi’s first fully professional club ownership in Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo already owns a 25% share of LaLiga club Almería, confirming his Spanish investments.
Lionel Messi posted two Instagram stories this week promoting Miami’s Chicago and Nashville games.

History

Historical Context

David Beckham’s 2007 transfer to LA Galaxy on a five-year Designated Player deal worth up to $250 million introduced a player-ownership provision that changed MLS’s business model. That precedent now guides stars such as Lionel Messi, whose Inter Miami play highlights MLS athletes influencing European club markets, signaling a new era of cross-continental investment.

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Surridge Secures Draw

Nashville equalized in stoppage time, leaving Inter Miami with a 2-2 draw.
Sam Surridge scored Nashville’s fourth-minute and 91st-minute goals for a brace.
Lionel Messi netted his 19th league goal in the 62nd minute with a left-footed strike.
Nashville maintained a nine-point Eastern Conference lead, 54 points to Miami’s 45.

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