Lionel Messi, Inter Miami defeat Vancouver to win first MLS Cup title

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 7, 2025 at 08:26 AM

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday at Chase Stadium to win their first MLS Cup title. Messi assisted on two late goals by Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende, securing his first MLS league title and 47th career trophy. Despite Vancouver controlling portions of the match, Miami opened the scoring with an own goal and ultimately prevailed due to Messi's influence. Ali Ahmed scored for Vancouver to tie the game at 1-1 before Miami regained the lead. The victory marked the culmination of Messi's finest season in the United States and a significant achievement for Inter Miami.

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United States ×230% Vancouver Whitecaps ×250% Tadeo Allende 50% Rodrigo De Paul 80% Lionel Messi ×8100% Inter Miami ×3100%

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lionel messi 100% mls cup 100% inter miami 90% major league soccer 80% vancouver whitecaps 70% league title 60% rodrigo de paul 50% tadeo allende 50% chase stadium 40%