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  "id": 4385292,
  "title": "Lionel Messi scores four goals as Inter Miami crush Montreal 7-1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/lionel-messi-scores-four-goals-as-inter-miami-crush-montreal-7-1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T08:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lionel-messi-scores-four-goals-084500840.html"
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  "account": "Lionel Messi scored four goals as Inter Miami defeated Montreal 7-1 in an MLS match. The Argentine, who recently turned 39, showcased his continued brilliance on the field. Inter Miami had been on a five-game losing streak, but Messi's performance helped them turn the tide. Casemiro opened the scoring in the 20th minute by heading the ball past the goalkeeper. Fabian Herbers equalized with a brilliant finish outside the box. Messi restored Inter Miami's lead with a deflected free-kick just before halftime. In the second half, Messi scored his second goal with a weaving run and set up Luis Suarez for the fourth goal. Alexander Shaw added a goal in the 89th minute. Messi wrapped up his hat-trick with a dink over the goalkeeper and added another with a superb free-kick in stoppage time. Despite his age, Messi has been impressive this season, scoring 18 MLS goals and has 97 goals and 54 assists in 111 appearances for Inter Miami across all competitions.",
  "summary": "Lionel Messi continues to defy age by producing breathtaking performances. The Argentine was at the peak of his powers on Saturday as he smashed four goals to help Inter Miami beat Montreal 7-1. It ...",
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        "title": "Four-goal Messi fires Inter Miami back to winning ways",
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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": "The Indian Express",
        "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",
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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",
        "published": "2026-08-30T05:01:00.000Z"
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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."
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