The true king of football! Inter Miami clinches the MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory; Messi delivers two assists, wins MVP, and claims his 47th title

At 03:45 Beijing time, the MLS Cup final began with Inter Miami facing off against Vancouver Whitecaps.

During the first half, Alende caused an own goal, putting Miami ahead 1-0 at the break; in the second half, Ahmad leveled the score for Vancouver, Messi set up De Paul for a goal to take the lead again, and in injury time, Messi assisted Alende’s one-on-one finish to secure victory.

In the end, Inter Miami defeated Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1, capturing their first MLS Cup in club history, while Messi earned his 47th championship trophy.

In this match, Mascherano deployed a 4-4-2 formation, starting former La Liga stars Messi, De Paul, Busquets, and Alba, with Busquets and Alba playing their farewell games; Vancouver Whitecaps lined up in a 4-2-3-1, featuring former Bayern star Müller in the starting eleven.

Throughout the game, Inter Miami was actually on the back foot, holding only 35% possession and taking 8 shots with 3 on target, all resulting in goals; Vancouver Whitecaps had 10 shots with 4 on target, leading Miami in possession, total shots, and shots on goal. Messi’s two assists turned the tide and were crucial in Miami’s MLS Cup triumph.

After the match, officials announced Messi as the MLS Playoffs MVP, having played all 6 playoff games and contributing 6 goals and 7 assists! Messi truly embodies the king of football and the power of a champion. Inter Miami had no titles before, but with Messi joining two and a half years ago, they have already won 3 trophies! Let’s all salute Messi! Two assists in the final! A perfect milestone in his MLS career!