Lionel Messi exploded this Saturday, hitting the back of the net four times as Inter Miami absolutely demolished CF Montreal 7-1 in a massive MLS rout. The man was unstoppable, also dropping an assist in what became a total demolition job. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement.
Inter Miami Roars Back from a Rough Patch
Talk about turning things around! Inter Miami had been scuffling lately, running into a real rough patch. But with new coach Kily Gonzalez just arriving this week, the team clearly got the message. They laid waste to Montreal at home. Casemiro opened the scoring, netting his first goal for the Southern California team, which is huge. Luis Suárez and Alexander Shaw piled on, completely finishing off Montreal. This wasn’t just a victory, it was a full-on thrashing, and it shows what this squad can do when they’re clicking.
The No. 10 Star Hunts for 1,000
And what about Messi? The dude is an absolute machine. His four goals in this MLS masterclass pushed his career total to a mind-blowing 927. That’s counting all his time with Barcelona, PSG, Inter Miami, and the Argentina national team. Get this: the guy is 39 years old, still wearing that iconic No. 10, and he’s not slowing down one bit. He’s firmly in pursuit of his 1,000th career goal. It’s wild to think he’s still playing at this level, chasing down a record that feels impossible for anyone else.
With a dominant win like this and Messi on fire, you have to wonder what’s next for Inter Miami. They’ve found their groove, and with Messi hunting down 1,000 goals, every game is going to be appointment viewing.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Leave a Reply