Lionel Messi produced a stunning individual display as Inter Miami demolished CF Montréal 7-1 on Saturday, with the Argentine captain single-handedly netting four goals in what turned out to be the club’s biggest scoreline in its history.

The result also snapped a difficult run of results for Miami, who had gone without a win heading into the fixture.

Messi opened his account in the 40th minute, finding the net from a free kick that took a deflection past the Montréal goalkeeper. He doubled his tally just 12 minutes later, weaving through defenders before finishing off an impressive solo run.

Not done contributing, Messi turned provider next, setting up Luis Suárez for a goal before completing his own hat-trick with a deft, chipped finish with seven minutes remaining on the clock.

He capped off the rout deep into stoppage time, curling home yet another free kick to make it four for the night.

Reflecting on the performance, teammate Casemiro praised Messi’s continued brilliance, telling Apple TV that having a player of his calibre on the team is something to be cherished, adding that Messi remains a figure who continues to shape football history with performances like this one.

The four-goal haul also pushed Messi’s remarkable career tally to 927 goals, a milestone reached across spells with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and now Inter Miami.

At 39, the Argentine continues to demonstrate why he remains one of the most decisive players in the world, delivering standout moments even deep into the later stages of his career.