Messi hat‑trick ignites Miami’s 7–1 demolition of Montreal

Inter Miami roared back to form with a stunning 7–1 victory over Montreal, inspired by a breathtaking Lionel Messi hat‑trick. The Argentine maestro also provided an assist and came close to claiming a fourth goal, though debate ended when his deflected free‑kick was ruled an own goal by Petrasso.

Messi’s opener was a moment of pure brilliance: collecting Luis Suárez’s pass on the edge of the box, he weaved past three defenders in tight space before finishing clinically. His second came via a trademark chip after breaking through on goal, and he completed his treble with a sublime free‑kick from the edge of the area to make it 6–1.

The emphatic win arrives just before Kily González takes charge, offering Miami renewed momentum after recent struggles. Messi, MLS’s leading scorer, now sits on 926 elite‑level goals, edging closer to the extraordinary milestone of 1,000 career strikes.