Messi Shines Bright with a Brace in Inter Miami’s 4-1 Victory Over CF Montréal
Wow, what a night it was for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as they returned to MLS action with a commanding 4-1 win over CF Montréal. After a tough loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup, there were questions about how sharp this team would look. But if last night was any indication, they’re more focused than ever—and Messi? He’s still magic.
Let’s get right to it. It took only two minutes for things to go wrong—yes, wrong. Messi made an uncharacteristic mistake, misplacing a pass between teammates that Montréal's Prince Owusu capitalized on to give the home team an early 1-0 lead. For a brief moment, it looked like Inter Miami might be shaken. But that didn’t last long.
The response was fierce. Messi turned that early blunder into fuel. In the 33rd minute, he delivered a short assist to Tadeo Allende, who slotted it home to level the match. Just minutes later, in the 40th, Messi decided to take matters into his own hands. He danced down the right side, found a sliver of space, and unleashed that signature left-footed shot to the far post. It was pure artistry—his 51st goal for Inter Miami and a reminder that he’s still writing chapters in his legendary career.
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But Messi wasn’t done. Telasco Segovia added to the tally in the 60th with a stunning shot from outside the box that kissed the crossbar before hitting the net. Then came Messi’s second masterpiece. In the 62nd minute, he picked up the ball near midfield, weaved past not one, not two, but four defenders, and calmly finished it. 4-1. Game over.
There was even a moment in stoppage time when Messi thought he had his hat trick—he found the back of the net again but knew he was offside. Still, the night belonged to him.
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano summed it up perfectly: “We have to understand that Leo is happy playing soccer and whenever he is fit to play, he will play... He’s clearly someone different – a different player – and we’re lucky to have him.”
It’s not just about talent—it’s the intensity, the desire, and the leadership Messi brings to this club. Even after a month-long break and a grueling international campaign, he came back like a man on a mission. With this win, Inter Miami climbs to sixth place in the Eastern Conference, and they’ve still got several games in hand.
This performance wasn’t just about bouncing back—it was about setting the tone. With a packed July schedule ahead, Inter Miami looks poised to climb even higher. And with Messi playing like this, anything feels possible.
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