George Campbell was chasing Lionel Messi down the field, hoping to halt the Argentine superstar’s run. A second later, Campbell found himself tangled up with a teammate. And Messi was smashing a shot into the top-right corner after slicing through a crowd of blue jerseys.

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,

Lionel Messi is expected to be starring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Argentina attempts to repeat as champions and win its fourth overall title. But there has been some recent buzz over Messi's club situation as the 38-year-old's contract at Inter Miami is set to expire at the end of 2025.