Lionel Messi is unstoppable. The Inter Miami star once again had a night to remember on Saturday, scoring four goals as the Herons thrashed CF Montral 7-1.With the haul, Messi hit 17 goals on the season, a number that pulls him to a lead in the MLS Golden Boot race. The Inter Miami captain tied and then passed FC Dallas forward Petar Musa for the sole spot at the top of the scoring standings.Two of Messis goals came off free kicks, one of the veteran forwards specialties. Messi pulled Miami back into the lead in the 40th minute with a curving shot that was mishandled by the Montal defense.Messi goes direct and pays off! @InterMiamiCF regain the lead over Montral. pic.twitter.com/aJH1USLcox Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 30, 2026Early in the second half, Messi found the back of the net again, staying upright through traffic before sending in a powerful shot.Dancing through the defense Messi scores his second of the game and is now tied for most goals this season with 16 Watch on Apple TV: https://t.co/MFnT751CHEpic.twitter.com/QRJpqJL1pC Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 30, 2026In the 83rd minute, Messi timed a chip past Montral goalkeeper Thomas Gillier, who surged to meet the captain but didnt get there in time.More Messi magic for the HAT TRICK @InterMiamiCF are up 5-1 over Montral! pic.twitter.com/bGdFvq0nDu Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 30, 2026And then Messi capped it all off in stoppage time with another free kick that cleared the wall and buried itself into the right side of the net.TWO FREE KICK GOALS IN ONE GAME Messi scores his FOURTH of the night as @InterMiamiCF seal it, 7-1 pic.twitter.com/x2I0Qc4iBK Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 30, 2026This story will be updated.