"Lionel Messi's legacy was long secured when he came to Inter Miami and joined Major League Soccer. He'd won a World Cup, won dozens of trophies, was generally considered the greatest player in the sport's history. He didn't need an MLS Cup. But he wanted one and got it. Messi and Inter Miami have completed their ascent, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday in the MLS Cup final for the franchise's first championship."
"Messi set up the title-clinching goal with a 72nd-minute assist to Rodrigo De Paul, a play where Messi stole the ball and threaded a pass through a tiny gap in a wall of Vancouver defenders. De Paul got it in stride, pushed it into the far corner of the net and Messi went airborne to hop into his arms a few seconds later, all smiles."
Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami two and a half years ago after an already storied career that included a World Cup and dozens of trophies. Messi helped Inter Miami win the 2023 Leagues Cup and the MLS Supporters' Shield before delivering the club's first MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps. Messi set up Rodrigo De Paul's 72nd-minute goal by stealing the ball and threading a pass through a tight wall of defenders. Tadeo Allende added a stoppage-time goal off another Messi assist. Fans celebrated as Messi lifted the trophy amid confetti and fireworks.
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