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Messi's Inter Miami Rallies to 3-2 Victory Over Montréal in Sellout MLS Match

May 12, 2024, 12:28 AM

In a thrilling MLS match at Saputo Stadium, Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat CF Montréal 3-2 after initially trailing 2-0 in the first half. The match, which was part of the ongoing season, saw record-setting ticket sales, making it one of the most expensive MLS games in 15 years. Despite high ticket prices leading to some empty seats, the game was ultimately announced as a sellout, with 19,619 attendees. Messi, although he missed a couple of scoring opportunities including two free kicks over the crossbar, played a crucial role in the game's dynamics. The turning point came when Matias Rojas scored a stunning free kick while Messi was temporarily off the pitch receiving treatment for an injury. This goal initiated a comeback, with Luis Suarez and Benjamin Cremaschi adding to the tally, securing a 3-2 victory for Miami. Jules-Anthony Vilsaint notably contributed a goal and an assist for Montréal. The game kicked off at 7:30 pm.