The Lionel Messi era has officially begun in Major League Soccer (MLS) as Inter Miami and Nashville SC played to a scoreless draw in their first match on Saturday.
The match, which was held at Inter Miami’s home stadium, marked the first time Messi had played in an MLS match. The Argentinian superstar, who signed with Inter Miami in January, started the match and played the full 90 minutes.
Despite his presence, neither team was able to find the back of the net. Inter Miami had the best chance of the match when forward Gonzalo Higuain had a shot saved by Nashville goalkeeper Joe Willis in the second half.
The match was a defensive battle, with both teams playing a conservative style of soccer. Inter Miami had more possession and shots on goal, but Nashville was able to keep them off the scoreboard.
The draw was a good result for both teams, as they both remain undefeated in the 2021 MLS season. Inter Miami is now 0-0-2 and Nashville is 0-0-1.
The match was also a historic moment for MLS, as it marked the first time Messi had played in an MLS match. The Argentinian star is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time and his presence in MLS will no doubt help to raise the profile of the league.
Overall, Inter Miami and Nashville SC played to a scoreless draw in their first match of the Lionel Messi era. The match was a defensive battle, with neither team able to find the back of the net. Despite this, it was still a historic moment for MLS, as it marked the first time Messi had played in an MLS match.
