Messi Scores 4 Goals as Inter Miami Thrash Montréal 7-1

Messi Scores Four as Inter Miami Smash Club-Record 7-1 Win Over Montréal

Lionel Messi scored four goals, including two spectacular free-kicks, as Inter Miami thrashed CF Montréal 7-1 at Nu Stadium on Saturday in the club's biggest-ever margin of victory. The result snapped Miami's recent winless run in style and pushed Messi to the top of the MLS Golden Boot race with 18 goals this season. Casemiro, Luis Suárez, and academy product Alexander Shaw also found the net in a dominant display.


  • Competition: Major League Soccer (MLS), 2026 regular season
  • Venue: Nu Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Final Score: Inter Miami 7-1 CF Montréal
  • Messi's goals: 40' (free-kick), 52' (solo run), 83' (chip), stoppage time (free-kick) — a four-goal haul
  • Other scorers: Casemiro 20', Luis Suárez, Alexander Shaw (Inter Miami); Fabián Herbers 37' (Montréal)
  • Record: Biggest margin of victory in Inter Miami's club history
  • Season tally: Messi now leads the MLS Golden Boot race with 18 goals

Casemiro Opens the Scoring Before Messi Takes Over

Inter Miami struck first in the 20th minute when Casemiro headed home from a Telasco Segovia corner his first goal in Miami colours CF Montréal responded through Fabián Herbers in the 37th minute to level the score, but Lionel Messi restored the hosts' lead just before the break, curling home a deflected free-kick in the 40th minute to make it 2-1 at halftime.

Messi's Second-Half Masterclass Seals a Club-Record Win

Miami turned the game into a rout after the interval Messi doubled his tally in the 52nd minute with a stunning solo run past three defenders before finishing calmly Luis Suárez added a fourth in the 80th minute, finishing off a fast break set up by a Messi assist — his 10th of the season. Messi then completed his hat-trick in the 83rd minute with a delicate chip over goalkeeper Thomas Gillier, before capping the rout with a fourth goal from another free-kick deep into stoppage time. Alexander Shaw also got on the scoresheet, rounding out the 7-1 scoreline — the largest win margin in Inter Miami's history.

Reaction and What the Result Means

Miami midfielder Casemiro praised his captain after the match, calling him a player who *makes history* and urging teammates to enjoy having Messi on the team The result gives Inter Miami a major confidence boost as they continue their push for a strong finish in the Eastern Conference with Messi's individual form now the standout storyline of the MLS season.


Q: How many goals did Messi score against Montréal?
A: Messi scored four goals, including two free-kicks, a solo run finish, and a chip over the goalkeeper.

Q: What was the final score?
A: Inter Miami won 7-1, their biggest-ever margin of victory as a club.

Q: Who else scored for Inter Miami?
A: Casemiro, Luis Suárez, and Alexander Shaw all found the net.

Q: How many goals does Messi have this MLS season?
A: Messi now has 18 goals this season, leading the MLS Golden Boot race.

Conclusion - Highlight

Lionel Messi's four-goal performance against CF Montréal produced a night to remember for Inter Miami, setting a new club record for the biggest league win in their history. With his tally now at 18 goals for the season, Messi continues to lead the Golden Boot race as Miami push for a strong finish in the MLS Eastern Conference.

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