'Words simply fall short': Inter Miami interim coach marvels at Messi masterclass

Inter Miami's interim coach Guillermo Hoyos found himself at a loss for words after witnessing Lionel Messi's phenomenal performance in a Major League Soccer match. The Argentine maestro scored four goals and provided an assist, leading his team to a resounding 7-1 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday. This remarkable display came at a crucial juncture for Miami, as it marked the end of a five-game winless streak across all competitions.

Messi's four-goal haul, coupled with his assist, restored Miami's lead just before halftime, and he continued his scoring spree with two more goals in the 52nd and 83rd minutes, finishing with a stunning free kick in stoppage time. The 39-year-old has now become the MLS's top scorer for the season with an impressive tally of 18 goals.

Hoyos praised Messi's unparalleled skill and dedication, 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." Messi, a two-time World Cup winner, also captained Argentina to the 2022 World Cup final, where they narrowly lost to Spain.

Miami midfielder Casemiro, who joined the team in July after his contract with Manchester United ended, shared his admiration for Messi, saying, "That’s what it means to have Messi on the team. We have to enjoy these moments because he is a person, a player that makes history." Despite their past rivalry as teammates on opposite sides of one of football’s most intense rivalries, Casemiro praised the impact Messi has on the team.

"We saw today that we have to enjoy it, keep supporting and keep competing with him because he continues to be the best. He proved it in the World Cup. We have to enjoy it because, with him, we are so much stronger."