FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Lionel Messi's first-half brace propelled Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Nashville SC at Chase Stadium on Saturday to advance in the MLS playoffs for the first time in club history.
Tadeo Allende wrapped up the win with a quickfire double of his own late in the second half, with Messi providing the assist for the second.
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