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Inter Miami has recorded their first win after club World Cup exist
Inter Miami made a triumphant return to MLS action with an emphatic 4-1 victory over CF Montréal, spearheaded by a brilliant brace from Lionel Messi and additional goals from Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia.
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The win signals a strong re-entry into league play after their participation in the Club World Cup.
What Mascherano said
Head coach Javier Mascherano lauded his team's performance following the decisive win.
"In general, we played a great match. It’s never easy to reintegrate into league competition after the Club World Cup, but the players handled it perfectly," the Argentine manager stated in his post-game press conference.
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Ankara Messi recreated as Inter Miami defeats Montreal 4-1 in MLS
Lionel Messi recreates the iconic "Ankara Messi" solo goal as Inter Miami defeats Montreal 4-1 in MLS.
He added, "It’s a great night - we took three very important points that allow us to refocus on MLS."
The match, played at a sold-out Stade Saputo, saw Montréal take an early lead in the second minute through Prince Owusu.
However, Inter Miami quickly asserted control. Tadeo Allende equalized in the 33rd minute with an assist from Messi, who then put the Herons ahead in the 40th minute with a precise finish after a pass from Luis Suárez.
Telasco Segovia extended the lead in the 60th minute with a stunning long-range strike, and Messi sealed his brace in the 62nd minute with a vintage solo effort, weaving past defenders before finding the net.
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Messi's two goals mark his third consecutive MLS game with a brace, a feat last achieved by Thierry Henry in 2012. He now has 12 goals in 14 MLS games this season.
The win sees Inter Miami improve their MLS record to 9 wins, 3 losses, and 5 draws (32 points), pushing them up the Eastern Conference standings as they shift their focus entirely back to their domestic campaign.
Their next MLS fixture is an away game against New England Revolution on Wednesday, July 9, at Gillette Stadium.
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