Lionel Messi continues to enchant in MLS with performances that go far beyond mere talent. In the match against Montreal, the Argentine champion scored his third consecutive brace in MLS,

Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia also scored for Miami (9-3-5), which returned to MLS action after playing in the FIFA Club World Cup. Miami dropped out of the tournament in the round of 16 last Sunday with a 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Lionel Messi is expected to be starring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Argentina attempts to repeat as champions and win its fourth overall title. But there has been some recent buzz over Messi's club situation as the 38-year-old's contract at Inter Miami is set to expire at the end of 2025.