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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<ul><li>Messi lands in Montreal</li><li>Fans go berserk to catch a glimpse of him</li><li>Is enjoying an incredible run on the pitch</li></ul>

VIDEO: Lionel Messi mania in Montreal! Crowds go wild for Inter Miami superstar ahead of MLS showdown

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Traffic and time both stopped on the streets of Montreal to witness the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. Fans went berserk and loud chants of Messi were heard as the superstar tried to make his way into the team hotel.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Messi arrives in Montreal. 🇨🇦<a href="https://twitter.com/cfmontreal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cfmontreal</a> hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@InterMiamiCF</a> Saturday at 7:30pm ET — watch with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLSSeasonPass?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLSSeasonPass</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/AppleTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AppleTV</a>. <a href="https://t.co/yrqokq1nfi">pic.twitter.com/yrqokq1nfi</a>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1789141627727995091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

Messi has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/does-luis-suarez-want-beat-lionel-messi-mls-golden-boot-friendly-rivalry-10-goal-inter-miami-superstars-serious/blte1889630b2af8688" target="_blank">been in sensational form this season </a>and looked simply unstoppable in a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/magical-lionel-messi-personal-history-career-firsts-inter-miami-superstar-six-goal-showing-new-york-red-bulls/blt85182914370c19b8" target="_blank">6-2 triumph over the New York Red Bulls</a> where he contributed in all six strikes. After that historic display, the football legend has been backed by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/seven-goal-contributions-record-mls-win-lionel-messi-70-per-cent-chance-making-more-history-inter-miami/blt4205df54b53de37c#csc7abdf9333430370" target="_blank">MLS pundit Matt Doyle to be involved in seven goals </a>during a single match and even fire the Herons to their first-ever MLS championship.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Messi will look to continue with his brilliant run of form against Montreal on Saturday and further help Miami get a stronger hold on the number one position at the top of the standings. He has already bagged three Matchday MVP awards this season and was recognised as the Player of the Month for April for his outstanding contributions.

WHAT NEXT?

VIDEO: Lionel Messi mania in Montreal! Crowds go wild for Inter Miami superstar ahead of MLS showdown | Goal.com

Lionel Messi mania has gripped Montreal as fans go wild for Inter Miami superstar ahead of MLS showdown.

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