The Argentine star Lionel Messi led his team Inter Miami to a significant victory over Montreal with a score of 4-1, in the American League competition, in the team's first appearance after participating in the 2025 Club World Cup.

Montreal opened the scoring early with a goal from Prince Ousu in the second minute, before Inter Miami turned the tables by scoring four consecutive goals through Tadeo Allende in the 33rd minute, then Lionel Messi in the 40th minute, with Telesco Segovia adding the third goal in the 60th minute, and Messi completing the quartet with his second personal goal in the 62nd minute.

The match witnessed a remarkable performance from Messi, who scored two goals and contributed to his team's comeback after their exit from the Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain with a 4-0 loss in the Round of 16.

Inter Miami raised its points total to 32 points from 17 matches in the Eastern Conference of the American League, while Montreal's tally remained at 14 points in last place after 21 matches.