Inter Miami returned to winning ways with a 7–1 demolition of CF Montreal. Once again, Lionel Messi delivered a masterclass performance, reaching another incredible milestone with his club.
In Matchday 22 of the 2026 MLS season, Inter Miami hosted CF Montreal needing a victory after a five-game winless streak across all competitions (MLS and Leagues Cup).
Fortunately for the Herons, the players understood the assignment, crushing the Canadian side 7–1 as Lionel Messi shone with a four-goal display.
Lionel Messi makes Inter Miami history with four-goal performance vs. CF Montréal
When Inter Miami needed him most, Lionel Messi stepped up. The team’s captain put on a brilliant performance against CF Montreal, scoring four goals and adding an assist in the resounding victory.
By scoring four goals, Lionel Messi became the first player in Inter Miami history to achieve a four-goal haul in a single match. While the franchise has featured exceptional strikers, it was the veteran Argentine who became the first to reach the milestone.
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