Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Messi Brace Powers Inter Miami Past CF Montreal 4-2

Ending a four-game winless run, Miami secures sixth place in the Eastern Conference ahead of its FIFA Club World Cup campaign.

Image
Image
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lionel Messi

Overview

  • Lionel Messi scored in the 27th and 87th minutes and delivered the assist for Luis Suárez’s goal in the 68th minute.
  • Luis Suárez contributed a two-goal brace with strikes in the 68th and 71st minutes.
  • The victory marked only Inter Miami’s second win in eight matches, snapping a four-game winless streak.
  • Defenders Gonzalo Luján, Tomás Avilés and Jordi Alba left with injuries that could affect Miami’s lineup in upcoming games.
  • Miami improved to seven wins and five draws from 15 games, moving to sixth in the Eastern Conference while CF Montreal remains bottom with a 1–10–5 record.