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Messi’s Brace and Assist Power Inter Miami to 4-1 Win in Montreal

Messi’s dominant return to MLS action injects momentum ahead of a taxing July schedule

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CF Montreal v Inter Miami CF
CF Montreal v Inter Miami CF
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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