Lionel Messi delivered two assists as Inter Miami captured its first championship since the superstar joined the club 2½ years ago.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face Thomas Müller and the Vancouver Whitecaps for the MLS Cup in the final matches for Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

Lionel Messi's friend was initially derided as having secured the Miami job due to his close relationship with the Argentina superstar

Lionel Messi remains in the squad as he signed a contract extension that expires at the end of 2028. Luis Suarez's future at Inter Miami remains uncertain, but Rodrigo De Paul now knows his destiny at the club.

A project that began two and a half years ago finally reached its peak as Inter Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 to earn their first MLS Cup title in club history.

Following the 2025 MLS Cup win on Saturday, Lionel Messi delivered a heartfelt message to Inter Miami and his teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

The 2025 MLS Cup final is a moment that some Inter Miami supporters never thought would come. From the dark days of COVID-19, hosting Vancouver Whitecaps on Sat

What next for Inter Miami? Two and a half years after the arrival of Lionel Messi, the Herons finally clinched MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory over Western Conference winners Vancouver Whitecaps. That first championship is a major milestone for the ambitious young club.

Inter Miami have won the club’s first MLS Cup, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday at Chase Stadium, with the winner coming on a Rodrigo De Paul goal in the 71st minute.