Lionel Messi scores 4 goals, adds assist to lead Inter Miami to 7-1 romp over Montreal

Inter Miami secured a commanding 7-1 victory over Montreal on Saturday night, with Lionel Messi leading the charge. The Argentine maestro netted three goals in the second half, propelling himself past Petar Musa of FC Dallas into the top-five goal scorers in MLS. Messi added an assist to his tally, showcasing his all-around brilliance on the pitch.

The match began with Luis Suárez scoring for the Argentine side, giving them a 1-0 lead. Carlos Casimiro added to the Inter Miami tally with a header off a corner kick in the 20th minute, putting them ahead 2-0. Montreal managed to equalize in the 37th minute, with Fabian Herbers scoring his first goal of the season. However, Inter Miami quickly regained the lead with Messi's second goal in the 80th minute, making it 4-1.

Alexander Shaw, a 18-year-old rookie, sealed the rout with his first goal of the season in the 89th minute. Dayne St. Clair made three crucial saves for Inter Miami, who finished the month with a 1-2-2 record following their fifth consecutive victory against Montreal. Thomas Gillier was their goalkeeper, saving five shots throughout the match.