Lionel Messi lifted the MLS Cup for Inter Miami for the first time after his side defeated Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup 2025 final at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.
Messi provided two assists as Inter Miami scored twice late on to earn the victory in a tough match. The is the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy is the third Messi has won since moving over to the US, after the Leagues Cup in 2023 and Supporters’ Shield in 2024.
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The match was also significant as it was the final professional match in the playing careers of Spanish legends Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, both of whom had announced their retirements at the end of the season.
Published on Dec 07, 2025