"While Messi did not get on the scoresheet, the 38-year-old provided a crucial, classy assist for Miami's third goal scored by Silvetti that effectively killed off the game as New York chased an equaliser. Leo has accustomed us to the extraordinary, Mascherano said of his former Barcelona and Argentina teammate. He's someone extraordinary, someone we'll never see again. Today, perhaps we're surprised that he didn't score, but he gave us peace of mind with the third goal, an assist that only he can see."
"Vancouver, spearheaded by former Germany and Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller, advanced to the final with a superb 3-1 victory over San Diego in California on Saturday to claim the Western Conference crown. Messi and his teammates will head into the final bristling with confidence after another ruthless, high-scoring demolition job that followed on from their 4-0 drubbing of FC Cincinnati in the previous round."
Inter Miami advanced to their first MLS Cup final with a dominant 5-1 victory over New York City FC, propelled by a Tadeo Allende hat-trick and goals from Mateo Silvetti and Telasco Segovia. Lionel Messi created Silvetti's third-goal assist, providing the decisive moment despite not scoring. Coach Javier Mascherano praised Messi as extraordinary and highlighted his calming influence. Miami will host Vancouver Whitecaps, who beat San Diego 3-1 under Thomas Muller, in next Saturday's final. Miami entered the match on a run that included a 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati, and Allende continued as the focal point after opening and heading in early goals.
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