NASHVILLE, Aug. 16, 2026 (Ghufran): Lionel Messi missed another penalty as Inter Miami suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Nashville in a top-of-the-table Major League Soccer clash on Saturday.England’s Sam Surridge and Germany’s Hany Mukhtar scored second-half goals for Nashville as the hosts secured an important victory against the league leaders.Argentina and Inter Miami captain Messi was denied from the penalty spot in the first half and received a yellow card in the 59th minute. He also assisted Inter Miami’s only goal of the match.Messi had another frustrating moment in second-half stoppage time when his effort struck both posts and failed to find the net.Nashville now lead MLS with 43 points from a record of 13 wins, two defeats and four draws, while Inter Miami remain second with 38 points.The defeat was another setback for Inter Miami against Nashville, who had already eliminated them from this year’s CONCACAF Champions Cup in the round of 16.