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Lionel Messi scores four goals as Inter Miami leads Montréal 7-1

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Lionel Messi scores four goals as Inter Miami leads Montréal 7-1

Summary

Lionel Messi scored four goals to lead Inter Miami to a dominant 7-1 victory over CF Montréal on August 30, 2026. With this performance, Messi notched his 17th goal of the season, surpassing FC Dallas' Petar Musa for the MLS Golden Boot lead. Two of Messi’s goals came from free kicks, showcasing his scoring prowess. The win also marks Inter Miami’s first victory in MLS since July 25, setting a franchise record for goals in a match. Messi's four-goal performance is notable as it is his first since joining the league.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scored his first four-goal haul in MLS play.
•Inter Miami's win sets a franchise record for goals in a match.
•Miami remains 10 points behind Nashville for first place in the East.
•Messi's goals included two outstanding free kicks.

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2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Golden Boot: Lionel Messi takes lead over Petar Musa
1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Inter Miami's Lionel Messi pulls ahead in MLS Golden Boot race with 4 goals vs. Montréal
1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi scores 4 in 7-1 rout of CF Montréal, seizes MLS Golden Boot lead

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