**Lionel Messi Reaches 400 Career Assists as Inter Miami Dominate Nashville SC**
Lionel Messi marked another remarkable milestone in his illustrious career during Inter Miami’s emphatic 4-0 win over Nashville SC on Saturday, November 8. The Argentine superstar has now registered 400 assists for club and country, according to Opta.
The match, held at Chase Stadium, was the third encounter of the MLS Playoffs first round between Inter Miami and Nashville. Messi opened the scoring in the 10th minute and added another goal in the 39th, putting the Herons firmly in control. Tadeo Allende extended the lead to 3-0 in the 73rd minute. With his assist in the game, Messi reached the historic 400-assist mark.
**A Breakdown of Messi’s Astounding Career Numbers**
– **Inter Miami:** 37 assists and 74 goals in 84 games
– **Argentina National Team:** 60 assists and 114 goals in 195 games
– **FC Barcelona:** 269 assists and 672 goals in 778 games
– **Paris Saint-Germain (PSG):** 34 assists and 32 goals in 75 games
Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, continues to show exceptional form this season for Inter Miami. He has scored 40 goals and provided 19 assists in 45 matches across all competitions.
**Javier Mascherano Praises Messi’s Leadership**
After the victory over Nashville SC, Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano heaped praise on Messi’s performance and work rate. He notably highlighted Messi’s commitment without the ball, stating:
> “I want to congratulate Leo for the game he played. He was the first one who guided us in high pressure. To see him press like that at 38 years old is crazy. We all know about Leo with the ball, but what happened with Leo without the ball today was impressive.”
Mascherano also applauded his team’s collective performance:
> “The team played an almost perfect game. There are always things to improve, but we were at a very high level in all lines, very intense from the first minute, very organized and very good in high pressure.”
**Inter Miami Advance in MLS Playoffs**
Inter Miami have now booked their place in the second round of the MLS Playoffs. Their playoff journey saw them defeat Nashville 5-2 in the first leg, lose 3-1 in the second, and then secure a commanding 4-0 victory in the decider.
Next up, Lionel Messi and his teammates will face FC Cincinnati in the semi-finals at the TQL Stadium, as they continue their pursuit of MLS glory.
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