Messi, 38, was back in MLS action after Inter Miami reached the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup but were knocked out by reigning European champions PSG. Javier Mascherano's side have had a rollercoaster start to their 2025 MLS season but a comfortable win away at Montreal underlines their aim to kick on and get back on top of the standings in the Eastern Conference as they have plenty of games in-hand over their rivals.

Lionel Messi continues to enchant in MLS with performances that go far beyond mere talent. In the match against Montreal, the Argentine champion scored his third consecutive brace in MLS,

Inter Miami 4, CF Montreal 1: Lionel Messi scores second goal. Lionel Messi is playing like a man on a mission, scoring his second goal in the 62 nd minute to increase Inter Miami’s lead to 4-1.

I was given an interesting piece of information, which I rushed to share with you: Inter Miami were planning to fly Lionel Messi to Montreal for msaedi’s match. This morning, Inter Miami’s coach confirmed the news.