The game started off poorly for Miami. In the second minute, Messi sent a back pass directly into the path of Montreal forward Prince Owusu, who scored an easy goal on a left-footed shot from the center of the box to give the home team a 1-0 lead.

Lionel Messi scored twice and picked up an assist on Saturday, as Inter Miami CF returned to MLS regular season action with a vengeance.

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,