Messi scores four as Inter Miami rout Montreal 7-1
On August 29, 2026 Messi scored four goals in Inter Miami’s 7-1 win over Montreal and now has 17 MLS goals.
Lionel Messi produced a vintage display on August 29, 2026, scoring four goals as Inter Miami thrashed Montreal 7-1 in Major League Soccer. The Argentinian forward’s haul pushed his MLS total to 17 goals this season and kept him firmly at the top of the league’s scoring chart.
Despite being in the latter stages of his career, Messi showed no sign of slowing. He dominated Montreal’s defence throughout the match and repeatedly found space to finish chances that the visitors could not contain.
Impact on the table
Inter Miami sit second in the Eastern Conference with 47 points after the win; leaders Nashville are five points clear. Montreal remain down in 14th place with 21 points and face long odds to secure a playoff spot.
The move to the United States has not been a farewell to competitive football for Messi: he remains motivated and enjoying his football, a fact the performance against Montreal underlined. His presence continues to draw attention to MLS and raises expectations for the rest of the season.
For Inter Miami, the result is a statement victory as they chase the top of the East; for Montreal it was a sobering defeat that highlights the gap the club must close if it is to climb the standings.
Photo: press material from the event
