Mumbai, July 6: Lionel Messi scored a pair of spectacular goals, including the tie-breaker late in the first half, as Inter Miami defeated CF Montreal 4-1. Luis Suárez directed a long ball from Tomás Avilés to Messi with a header, who had time to gather the ball, dribble into the box and finish with his left foot to the far post to make it 2-1 in the 40th minute on Saturday. It was the first M:S game in over a month for Miami while competing in the Club World Cup. PSG eliminated Miami 4-0 last week. Prince Owusu gave Montreal (3-13-5) a quick lead two minutes into the game. Diogo Jota Dies: Lionel Messi Pays Tribute to Portugal and Liverpool Striker After His Tragic Demise in Car Accident.

Tadeo Allende, assisted by Messi, scored in the 33rd minute to tie the game for Miami (9-3-5), which has won three straight, including a 3-2 win over Montreal at home on May 28. Telasco Segovia scored in the 60th minute and Messi connected again two minutes later, again weaving through a pack of Montreal defenders. FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Mighty PSG Sets Sights on Another Trophy With Dominating 4–0 Win Over Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.

Messi has 12 goals in 14 MLS games this season. Óscar Ustari made seven saves for Miami after a Messi giveway gave Owusu an easy goal. Miami (8-3-5) has won back-to-back games — including a 3-2 victory over Montreal at home on May 28 — and is unbeaten in three straight.

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