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  "id": 4363069,
  "title": "MLS: Messi scores four goals as Inter Miami thrash CF Montréal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/mls-messi-scores-four-goals-as-inter-miami-thrash-cf-montreal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T06:31:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/30/mls-messi-scores-four-goals-as-inter-miami-thrash-cf-montreal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In a dominant display, Inter Miami secured a 7-1 victory over CF Montréal, with Lionel Messi leading the charge by scoring four goals. The Argentine maestro opened the scoring in the 40th minute with a deflected free kick, followed by a remarkable solo effort 12 minutes later. Messi also laid on an assist for Luis Suárez before completing his hat-trick with a delicate chip in the 77th minute, deep into stoppage time. The win marked Inter Miami's first victory in a long while, ending their winless streak in style and showcasing the impact of Messi's presence on the team.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "4 Goals, 1 Assist! Lionel Messi Produces Vintage Masterclass In Inter Miami's Record 7-1 Rout | Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/4-goals-1-assist-lionel-messi-produces-vintage-masterclass-in-inter",
        "published": "2026-08-30T04:00:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "'Words simply fall short': Inter Miami interim coach marvels at Messi masterclass",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/words-simply-fall-short-inter-miami-interim-coach-marvels-at-messi",
        "published": "2026-08-30T05:53:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "'Words simply fall short': Inter Miami interim coach marvels at Messi masterclass",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/words-simply-fall-short-inter-miami-interim-coach-marvels-at-messi-4366818",
        "published": "2026-08-30T06:42:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/messi-scores-four-goals-inspires-inter-miami-to-7-1-win-over-montreal",
        "published": "2026-08-30T07:14:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}