Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano has defended Lionel Messi's 'unquestionable' teammate amid his goal drought.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano continues to highlight Messi’s impact: “He’s the face of this team, our leader, and he sets the standard for how we compete. It’s truly a blessing to be part of this stage in his career.

Nashville SC headed to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in hopes of keeping its 15-game unbeaten streak alive. But the streak had to stop at some point, and it did July 12 in front of the Inter Miami fans at Chase Stadium, where two goals from Lionel Messi pushed Inter Miami past Nashville SC 2-1.