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Inter Miami crowns MLS champion with Messi as star
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Inter Miami defeated Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the 2025 MLS Cup final, securing their first title in the U.S. league. Lionel Messi, with two key assists, was pivotal in the win and received the playoff MVP award. The victory marks Messi's third title with the Florida club.
Lionel Messi scored his 71st career free-kick goal as Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 3-2 in MLS play on March 22, 2026. Coached by Javier Mascherano, the team bounced back from a Concachampions elimination by Nashville—where Messi hit his 900th career goal.
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New York City FC will host Inter Miami at Yankee Stadium on Sunday in an MLS Eastern Conference clash. The league leaders aim to extend their unbeaten run against third-placed visitors who have dominated recent head-to-heads. Kick-off is at 17:00 GMT.
Lionel Messi returns to play with Inter Miami in the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal against Cincinnati. The Argentine is back after his last game of the year with the national team. Coach Javier Mascherano dismissed thoughts of elimination.
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has expressed his desire to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his team will defend their 2022 title, but emphasized that his participation depends on his physical condition. The 38-year-old, who recently extended his contract with Inter Miami through 2028, plans to assess his fitness during preseason next year. In an NBC News interview, Messi described the opportunity as a dream despite his age.