""It's not about Messi versus Thomas Müller," the Bayern Munich legend said in the lead-up to Saturday's MLS Cup Final between Inter Miami and his new team, the Vancouver Whitecaps. But for fans who have followed these two storied careers, it feels like a fitting coda to a rivalry just as big in stature as the players themselves. Champions League battles for FC Bayern and FC Barcelona."
"Now it's the Final, and who else but Messi to face Müller again. Messi has had the finest MLS season of his career this season, his third in Miami. The Argentine mega-star has an astonishing 29 goals and 16 assists in league play, calling back to the days when he ran the show for Barça - and of course, he has former Barça teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets with him again."
Messi and Thomas Müller face each other in the MLS Cup Final as veteran European stars continuing a long rivalry that spans Champions League clashes and a World Cup Final. Messi enjoyed a dominant third season at Inter Miami with 29 goals and 16 assists, supported by former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets. Müller revitalized the Vancouver Whitecaps, elevating teammates and fostering strong team spirit. Vancouver advanced past LAFC in a penalty shootout and beat FC Dallas with contributions from Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter. The final tests whether Vancouver's collective effort can overcome Messi's individual brilliance.
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