Overview
- Inter Miami confirmed the hiring of Argentina’s Cristian “Kily” González as permanent head coach, with the appointment contingent on U.S. work-permit clearance.
- Major League Soccer issued a one-match suspension to interim coach Guillermo Hoyos and fined both Hoyos and the club for repeated late kickoffs, removing Hoyos from the sideline for the Montréal game.
- With Hoyos unavailable, assistant coaches took charge and the team delivered a 7-1 win over CF Montréal on Saturday, which is Inter Miami’s largest-ever winning margin.
- Lionel Messi scored four goals and provided an assist in that match, snapping a five-game winless run and moving to the top of the MLS scoring chart with 18 goals.
- The club, reigning MLS Cup champions, now faces two near-term tasks: complete González’s immigration clearance and translate Saturday’s momentum into consistent results under the new permanent coach.