Lionel Messi Scores Four Goals in Inter Miami's 7-1 Victory Over CF Montreal

Lionel Messi scored four goals to help Inter Miami secure a 7-1 victory over CF Montreal in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match on August 29, 2026. This performance marked the first time Messi scored four goals in a single MLS match and brought his season total to 18 goals. The win ended Miami's five-match winless streak across all competitions. Messi's goals included a restoration of Miami's lead just before half-time, followed by goals in the 52nd minute, an 83rd-minute hat-trick completion, and a free kick in stoppage time. Inter Miami's interim coach Guillermo Hoyos praised Messi's performance, stating, "There are no words to describe such footballing beauty. He is constantly looking for that goal, that play, that pass; I don’t think he’s an ordinary footballer." Miami midfielder Casemiro, who joined the team in July after leaving Manchester United, also commented on Messi's impact, saying, "We have to enjoy these moments because he is a person, a player that makes history." Casemiro noted their past rivalry, stating, "We saw today that we have to enjoy it, keep supporting and keep competing with him because he continues to be the best."