Messi's four‑goal burst ends Miami's slump and rewrites MLS records

Lionel Messi answered his detractors in MLS by netting FOUR goals as Inter Miami snapped a five‑game losing streak with a 7‑1 demolition of CF Montréal, setting two league records and reviving the Herons’ season in front of a frustrated fanbase that had been on the brink of anger.

Carmen Mandato/GettyImages reported that, as highlighted last week, Inter Miami were in serious trouble, the Herons enduring a five‑game losing streak that spanned both MLS and the Leagues Cup, with little hope of reversal.

From slump to record‑breaking win

The turnaround arrived on the night Messi delivered a poker, scoring FOUR goals against CF Montréal, while teammates Casemiro, Luis Suarez and Alexander Shaw added the other goals in a 7‑1 victory.

MLS officials confirmed that the four‑goal haul made Messi the fastest player to reach 20 multi‑goal games, achieving the milestone in just 72 appearances, and he became the 19th player ever to score four in a single regular‑season match.

The win lifted Inter Miami to second place in the Eastern Conference, still trailing Nashville SC, who are pulling away from the rest of the competition.

Observers note that Messi is on track to claim his third consecutive MLS MVP trophy, underscoring his continued dominance in the league.

If the GOAT maintains this level, the Herons could be poised to reach the MLS Cup final, though other capable teams remain ready to challenge them.

The stark contrast between the earlier criticism and the spectacular resurgence highlights how Messi’s brilliance can instantly shift a club’s fortunes, offering Miami fans a renewed sense of optimism.