Argentine superstar Lionel Messi guided Inter Miami to their first-ever Major League Soccer (MLS) championship following a 3–1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the league final held on Saturday evening.
From Barcelona to Miami! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZhyC8WUODW
— We Are Messi 🔟 (@WeAreMessi) December 6, 2025
Inter Miami took an early lead in the first half after an own goal from the Vancouver defense.
Another Messi family picture with a new trophy and medal 🤗 pic.twitter.com/A8WpRKwcca
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 6, 2025
The Canadian side later equalized through Ali Ahmed in the 60th minute.
Just moments later, Vancouver nearly completed a dramatic comeback when Emmanuel Sabbi’s strike hit both posts before being cleared by Miami’s defenders.
Look at his happiness. pic.twitter.com/mkzCTvWrQC
— Stop That Messi (@stopthatmessiii) December 6, 2025
The match reached its peak of excitement when Messi delivered a magical through ball to Rodrigo De Paul, who found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
De Paul calmly slotted the ball into the net in the 71st minute to restore Miami’s lead.
In stoppage time, Tadeo Allende sealed the victory with a third goal, securing a historic 3–1 win for Inter Miami and confirming their first MLS championship title since the club’s inception.
Lionel Messi lifts the MLS Cup for Inter Miami 🥳
(via @MLS)pic.twitter.com/pjWbDSo4C8
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 6, 2025
Messi played a pivotal role in the triumph, providing two assists and continuing to write golden chapters in his illustrious career while leading Inter Miami to their maiden league crown.
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