"[It's] special because we also arrived here together from the beginning, the three of us, and the objective, as I said before, was this: to win this title, which is very important for the growth of the club. And I'm truly happy that they can leave in this way, celebrating a title. They are the best friends. I love them very much. I'm grateful to have shared almost my entire career playing with them and ending it with them like this. I wish them the best."
"Miami clinched their first MLS Cup triumph with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, in what was their final game at Chase Stadium on Saturday. Messi notched two assists in the second half for Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende, taking his tally for the 2025 season to 23, more than any player in the MLS. And while the Herons were celebrating a piece of history, their result also saw both Busquets and Alba end their respective careers with a trophy."
Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the club's final game at Chase Stadium. Lionel Messi provided two second-half assists for Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende, raising his 2025 season total to 23. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba concluded their professional careers by winning the trophy, finishing with 831 and 677 appearances respectively. Alba produced 35 assists across two MLS seasons and helped the club previously win the inaugural Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters' Shield. Messi expressed deep affection and gratitude for the two teammates.
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