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Inter Miami crushes Montreal 7-1 as Messi scores four

8/31/2026

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Summary

Messi Scores Four

Inter Miami beat CF Montreal 7-1, with Lionel Messi scoring four goals.
Messi also assisted Luis Suárez’s goal in the 80th minute.
The victory moved Inter Miami to 42 points and kept them second in the Eastern Conference.
Inter Miami ended a five-match winless streak dating back to July 25.
Messi became the fastest MLS player to reach 20 multigoal games, doing so in 72 appearances.

Summary

González Appointed

Cristian “Kily” González was appointed permanent head coach, pending work-permit approval.
Guillermo Hoyos watched from the stands after receiving a league suspension for repeated late-kickoff violations.
Assistant coach Rafael Pérez led the team on match day while Hoyos served his suspension.
Former manager Javier Mascherano resigned in April for personal reasons after winning the 2025 MLS Cup.

History

Historical Context

When David Beckham announced his five-year LA Galaxy deal on 11 January 2007, MLS created the Designated Player rule to accommodate him. His later purchase of an expansion franchise led to Inter Miami’s approval in 2018. In 2024 Lionel Messi’s four-goal debut for Inter Miami revived that same spotlight, sparking fresh viewership and sponsor interest.

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Messi Scores Four

Inter Miami beat CF Montreal 7-1, with Lionel Messi scoring four goals.
Messi also assisted Luis Suárez’s goal in the 80th minute.
The victory moved Inter Miami to 42 points and kept them second in the Eastern Conference.
Inter Miami ended a five-match winless streak dating back to July 25.
Messi became the fastest MLS player to reach 20 multigoal games, doing so in 72 appearances.

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