Lionel Messi scores twice and adds two assists as Inter Miami beat Columbus Crew

Lionel Messi scored twice and picked up two assists in Inter Miami’s 5-1 rout of Columbus Crew.

The Argentina veteran found the back of the net in the 15th and 24th minutes, and also set up Tadeo Allende’s opening goal in the 13th minute and Fafa Picault’s in the 89th.

Luis Suarez also added to his tally with a goal in the 64th minute.

The stellar performance marked Messi’s second-straight game with at least two goals and an assist.

The much-needed victory was just the Herons’ second in their last eight matches.