Messi scores but Miami loses
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring against Nashville during the second half at Geodis Park. PHOTO: Steve Roberts/REUTERS LOS ANGELES: An 89th-minute goal from Lionel Messi was too little, too late as Nashville SC beat Inter Miami 2-1 on Saturday to stay alive in their MLS Cup first-round playoff series. First-half goals from Sam Surridge and Josh Bauer put Nashville in control at a rainy Geodis Park in Tennessee. Sarridge converted a penalty in the ninth minute to put the hosts in front, scoring to the right of Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo. Nashville won the spot kick







