Overview
- Inter Miami resumed MLS play with a 4-1 road victory over CF Montreal at Stade Saputo on July 5
- Prince Owusu capitalized on an early Messi turnover to put Montreal ahead before Tadeo Allende’s strike leveled the game
- Messi netted two goals—including a curling shot before halftime and a solo run effort—and supplied an assist for Allende’s opener
- The win marks Miami’s first MLS match since their 4-0 Club World Cup loss to Paris Saint-Germain and lifts their record to 9-3-5
- Miami faces seven fixtures in 25 days, starting with New England on July 9 and including the Leagues Cup kickoff on July 30, prompting planned squad rotation