Messi scores four as Inter Miami routs CF Montréal
Lionel Messi scored four goals as Inter Miami recorded a club-record 7-1 MLS win over CF Montréal, moving him to 18 goals and sole lead in the Golden Boot race. Messi added two free kicks to reach 74 official set-piece goals, four shy of Marcelinho's contested record of 78, and set up Luis Suárez for his 11th goal; Alex Shaw scored his first club goal. Interim coach Guillermo Hoyos placed Casemiro at center back, where he scored and registered two tackles, six clearances and nine defensive contributions, while Rodrigo De Paul provided his 10th assist but was exposed defensively.
Messi leads MLS Golden Boot after four-goal, 7-1 win
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The team had gone five games without a win and had only two MLS home wins since April. Messi entered tied for fourth in the Golden Boot and now leads with 18 goals. Miami will play Atlanta United next while it chases the Supporters' Shield…
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