Inter Miami vs Montreal live stream: How to watch Messi, game preview for tonight's match

Lionel Messi's pre-contract with FC Barcelona written on a napkin at 13 is auctioned, making soccer history. Messi set to play in Canada.

Auctioneers are hailing Lionel Messi's pre-contract agreement with FC Barcelona, penned on a humble restaurant napkin when he was just 13 years old, as a truly remarkable moment in the annals of soccer history.

Now, Lionel Messi finds himself on the brink of making MLS history once again as he prepares to make his professional debut in Canada. Inter Miami will be facing off against CF Montreal at 7:30 p.m. ET this Saturday, and all eyes will be on Messi as he aims to etch his name in the record books.

If Messi manages to score two goals in this upcoming game, he will join the ranks of the legendary Cobi Jones as the second player to have multiple goal contributions in nine consecutive MLS matches. Currently tied with teammate Luis Suárez for the league lead with 10 goals, Messi also leads all MLS players with an impressive 12 assists, despite missing four league games due to a hamstring injury earlier in the season.

Fans can catch all the action via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as Messi takes to the field with Inter Miami for what promises to be a thrilling clash against Montreal.

The anticipation is palpable as Messi's supporters eagerly await his arrival at the stadium for tonight's game. Greeted by a sea of fans upon their late-night arrival in Montreal, Messi and the Inter Miami squad are gearing up for a showdown that could see them extend their lead in the MLS Eastern Conference.

This match marks the first of three Inter Miami fixtures in Canada this season, with future games scheduled in Vancouver and Toronto. It's a chance for Messi and his teammates to seek redemption against Montreal, who handed them a 3-2 defeat earlier in the season when Messi was sidelined with a shin injury.

Fresh off a stellar performance where he notched five assists and six goal contributions in a single game, Messi is riding high on confidence as he looks to replicate his success on the field once more.

As Inter Miami embarks on a grueling Saturday-Wednesday-Saturday schedule, this game against Montreal serves as a crucial stepping stone before Messi departs to join Argentina for the Copa America tournament later this summer. With the stakes higher than ever, Messi is poised to deliver another masterclass performance that will solidify his status as one of the greatest players in MLS history.

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