Messi's Four-Goal Haul Leads Inter Miami to 7-1 Rout of Montreal
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi delivered a masterclass performance, scoring four goals and providing one assist to lead Inter Miami to a commanding 7-1 victory over CF Montreal at Chase Stadium. The win ended a five-match winless run for the hosts across all competitions since July 25. Messi opened the scoring with a deflected free kick in the 40th minute, then added three more goals including a solo effort and two set-piece strikes. Brazilian midfielder Casemiro opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a headed goal from a corner, marking his first tally since joining the club this summer. Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez also found the net following a Messi assist in the 80th minute, while 18-year-old debutant Alexander Shaw completed the rout in the 89th minute. Montreal briefly leveled at 1-1 through their 37th-minute goal before Messi's inspired performance took over.
Key Points
- Casemiro scored his first Inter Miami goal in the 20th minute, heading in from a corner kick to give Miami an early lead
- Messi struck four times: a deflected free kick (40th), solo run (52nd), one-on-one finish (83rd), and another free kick in stoppage time
- This marks Messi's eighth career match with four or more goals, and his first since February 2020 for Barcelona versus Eibar
- The Argentine achieved the MLS record for fastest 20 matches with two or more goals in just 72 appearances
- Acting head coach Guillermo Hoyos served a suspension for violating league kickoff delay rules, watching from the stands
Why It Matters
Messi's latest feat reinforces his status as one of football's greatest players, having dominated at the highest level for nearly two decades across multiple leagues and competitions. For Hong Kong football fans, MLS matches featuring Messi offer accessible access to watch elite global talent, with streaming platforms bringing American league games to local audiences and expanding the sport's reach in the region.
Messi's latest feat reinforces his status as one of football's greatest players, having dominated at the highest level for nearly two decades across multiple leagues and competitions. For Hong Kong football fans, MLS matches featuring Messi offer accessible access to watch elite global talent, with streaming platforms bringing American league games to local audiences and expanding the sport's reach in the region.