Messi scores four goals as Inter Miami beat CF Montreal 7-1

Lionel Messi delivered a dominant four-goal performance to lead Inter Miami to a commanding 7-1 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night, snapping a five-game losing streak for the defending MLS Cup champions. The match took place at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 30, 2026.

The win marked a significant turnaround for Miami, which had struggled since the league resumed play following the World Cup break. Before Saturday's match, the team had lost four of its last five games. The victory also extended Miami's winning streak against Montreal to five consecutive matches.

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro opened the scoring for Miami in the 20th minute, heading in a corner kick from Telasco Segovia. It was Casemiro's first goal in six league appearances since joining the club. Montreal equalized in the 37th minute when Fabian Herbers scored his first goal of the season with a low shot from the edge of the penalty area.

Miami quickly regained control before halftime. In the 40th minute, Messi curled a free kick past goalkeeper Thomas Gillier to make it 2-1. The Argentine superstar then took over the second half, scoring his second goal in the 52nd minute after...