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,

Javier Mascherano has claimed that Inter Miami 'need to give' Lionel Messi a 'break' amid their tight schedule.

Lionel Messi scored a sensational solo goal as he led Inter Miami to a 4-1 win at Montreal. Messi, 38, was back in MLS action after Inter Miami reached the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup but were knocked out by reigning European champions PSG.