Soccer-'Words simply fall short': Inter Miami interim coach marvels at Messi masterclass
Lionel Messi scored four goals and provided an assist in Inter Miami's 7-1 victory over CF Montreal, ending a five-game winless streak. Interim coach Guillermo Hoyos and teammate Casemiro praised Messi's performance as historic and unparalleled.
Why it matters
Messi's continued dominance in the MLS remains a major commercial and competitive driver for the league's growth.
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Inter Miami interim coach Guillermo Hoyos ran out of superlatives for Lionel Messi after the Argentine playmaker scored four goals in a Major League Soccer match for the first time in his career to inspire a 7-1 thrashing of CF Montreal on Saturday.
Messi's four-goal haul and an assist came at a crucial time for Miami, helping them snap a five-game winless run across all competitions.
The 39-year-old restored Miami's advantage shortly before halftime, struck again in the 52nd minute, completed his hat-trick in the 83rd and capped his dazzling display with a free kick in stoppage time.
The former Barcelona forward now tops the MLS scoring charts with 18 goals this season.
"There are no words to describe such footballing beauty," Argentine Hoyos said. "So much is going on that words simply fall short.
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