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  "id": 4339813,
  "title": "Poker at 39: Messi smashes four goals in Miami’s 7-1 win, sets more records",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/poker-at-39-messi-smashes-four-goals-in-miamis-7-1-win-sets-more",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T03:50:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/lionel-messi-four-goals-miami-7-1-win-hattrick-freekick-records-10855351/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi, who is 39 years old, demonstrated that his skills on the soccer field remain unparalleled. During a match on Sunday, the Argentine star scored a remarkable four goals as Inter Miami defeated CF Montreal 7-1 in an MLS game. His performance was fueled by a competitive spirit, as he set more records and showcased a scintillating scoring spree. Casemiro scored the opening goal for Miami in the 20th minute, followed by Messi's four-goal performance that included two free-kick strikes, an assist, and more records. Messi equalized the score in the 40th minute, taking his career total to 15 goals, including two from free kicks. He extended his team's lead to 3-1 in the 52nd minute and added two more goals in stoppage time, including one from a free kick. Messi's goal tally began the day at second place but was later surpassed by CF Dallas' Petar Musa. Messi's contribution was crucial as Inter Miami secured a 7-1 victory. The night belonged to Messi, who now has 927 professional goals. His hat-trick was his 62nd of the season and 51st in club colors. Only Cristiano Ronaldo, with 66 hat-tricks, has achieved more among active players. Messi's goal tally now includes the ninth time he has scored four or more goals in a single match, with Ronaldo leading all-time with 11. Messi's performance also marked his ninth time achieving four or more free-kick goals overall. This was an emotional period for the Argentina national team player, who recently lost his father, Jorge, in Rosario, Argentina.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/lionel-messi-scores-4-goals-as-inter-miami-net-7-in-record-win",
        "published": "2026-08-30T01:51:14.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Four-goal Messi fires Inter Miami back to winning ways",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/four-goal-messi-fires-inter-miami-back-to-winning-ways",
        "published": "2026-08-30T02:09:43.000Z"
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        "title": "Messi scores four as rampant Miami snap winless streak",
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        "title": "Lionel Messi scores 4 goals as Inter Miami net 7 in record win",
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        "published": "2026-08-30T03:46:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Lionel Messi scores 4 goals, adds assist to lead Inter Miami to 7-1 romp over Montreal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/lionel-messi-scores-4-goals-adds-assist-to-lead-inter-miami-to-7-1",
        "published": "2026-08-30T04:23:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Lionel Messi makes more history with four-goal masterpiece",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/lionel-messi-makes-more-history-with-four-goal-masterpiece",
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  "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."
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