{
  "id": 4339791,
  "title": "Messi scores 4 goals, to lead Inter Miami to 7-1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/messi-scores-4-goals-to-lead-inter-miami-to-7-1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T03:46:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/football/lionel-messi-scores-4-goals-adds-assist-to-lead-inter-miami-to-7-1-romp-over-montreal/articleshow/133622645.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday night, Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a dominant 7-1 victory over CF Montreal in Major League Soccer. The Argentine star scored three goals in the second half, including a free-kick in the 40th minute, bringing his MLS tally to 15. Messi also provided an assist, contributing to a 4-1 lead in the 80th minute through Luis Suarez. Alexander Shaw added a goal for Inter Miami in the 89th minute, ensuring a final score of 6-1 in their favor. Montreal managed to score once, with Fabian Herbers finding the net in the 37th minute, but they were unable to keep up with Inter Miami's onslaught. Dayne St. Clair made 18 saves for Inter Miami (12-4-6) in their first win since July, while Thomas Gillier made five stops for Montreal (5-11-6). This victory marks Inter Miami's third consecutive win in August.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Lionel Messi scores four goals in 7-1 victory over CF Montreal",
    "Inter Miami wins third consecutive match in August",
    "Messi's free-kick and assist contribute to dominant performance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This win cements Inter Miami's resurgence, marking their third consecutive victory in August and moving them to 12-4-6, while Montreal remains mired at 5-11-6.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}