Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal

Lionel Messi’s four goals help Miami snap a five-match winless run and take his season MLS tally to 18 goals. Inter Miami interim coach Guillermo Hoyos ran out of superlatives for Lionel Messi after the Argentinian playmaker scored four goals in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match for the first time in his career to inspire a 7-1 thrashing of CF Montreal.

Messi’s four-goal haul and an assist on Saturday came at a crucial time for Miami, helping them snap a five-game winless run across all competitions. Barcelona scraps Spain World Cup tribute amid fans’ Catalan flag support Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent in Inter Miami MLS game Messi will decide when he retires, says Argentina FA chief Casemiro makes Inter Miami debut despite MLS investigation into transfer The 39-year-old restored Miami’s advantage shortly before half-time, struck again in the 52nd minute, completed his hat-trick in the 83rd and capped his dazzling display with a free kick in stoppage time. The former Barcelona forward now tops the MLS scoring charts with 18 goals this season.

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