Lionel Messi hailed as 'footballing beauty' after hitting four goals for Inter Miami in MLS rout
Lionel Messi was hailed as "footballing beauty" after hitting four goals in one game for the first time since moving to the MLS in 2023, as Inter Miami halted their five-game winless streak by thrashing Montreal 7-1 at Nu Stadium. Three of the Argentine veteran's goals came after half-time - as did his assist for Miami's fourth, scored by Luis Suarez in Florida, bringing to an end a streak that…
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi dazzled on the pitch, netting a hat-trick and assisting another goal as his team dismantled Montreal 7-1 in a stunning MLS performance. The Argentine legend, who has now scored at least four goals in nine career matches, extended his team's winning streak to seven games and claimed top spot in the league's scoring charts with 18 goals.
After intermission, Messi continued his masterclass, scoring twice more and delivering a breathtaking free-kick that secured his team's victory. Despite personal tragedies, including the loss of his father Jorge and Argentina's World Cup final defeat, Messi showed why he remains the best footballer in the world.
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