Messi Scores Four Goals in Inter Miami's 7-1 Victory
On Saturday, Lionel Messi scored four goals to lead Inter Miami to a 7-1 victory over CF Montreal in Major League Soccer, bringing his career total to 927 goals. The 39-year-old Argentina forward scored twice in the first half, starting with a free-kick in the 40th minute that gave Miami a 2-1 lead after Montreal equalized through Fabian Herbers following Casemiro's opener.
Messi added another goal seven minutes into the second half, skillfully navigating through Montreal defenders. He assisted Luis Suarez for Miami's fourth goal before completing his hat-trick in the 83rd minute with a chip over goalkeeper Thomas Gillier.
Alex Shaw, a teenage substitute, scored Miami's sixth goal in the 89th minute, and Messi capped his performance with another free-kick deep into stoppage time. This victory ended Inter Miami's five-match winless run and moved them to second place in the Eastern Conference.
Messi now has 18 goals in the MLS this season, leading the league's scoring chart.
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