Lionel Messi was once again the best player on the pitch as Inter Miami CF secured a dominant 4–1 win over CF Montréal in their first MLS match since returning from the FIFA Club World Cup. While the game started with a bit of a defensive mishap,

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, center, attacks the net while defended by CF Montreal’s Luca Petrasso (13) and Caden Clark, right, during first-half MLS soccer match action in Montreal, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Messi has now scored a total of 16 goals in 16 MLS games for Inter Miami while also providing six assists. With the victory against Nashville, Inter Miami stand fifth on the MLS Eastern Conference table with 38 points in 19 matches.