07.12.2025 15:50
Lionel Messi's team, Inter Miami, won the Major League Soccer (MLS) championship. The Argentine footballer secured the 48th trophy of his career.
In the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs, Inter Miami, featuring Lionel Messi, won the championship by defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final.
INTER MIAMI REACHED A HAPPY ENDING WITH 3 GOALS
In the final, where the champion of the 2025 MLS season was determined, Inter Miami faced Vancouver Whitecaps at Chase Stadium. Since they collected more points during the regular season, the match was played at Inter Miami's home ground, where the home team emerged victorious with goals from Edier Ocampo (own goal) in the 8th minute, Rodrigo de Paul in the 71st minute, and Tadeo Allende in the 90+6th minute. Messi, who provided assists for two goals, played a crucial role in his team's victory. Vancouver Whitecaps' goal came from Ali Ahmed in the 60th minute.
THE FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP IN HISTORY
In the final where both teams made their debut, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami achieved its first championship in history.
THEY SAID GOODBYE WITH THE CUP
Spanish players Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets concluded their professional football careers with the MLS championship.
MESSI WON HIS 48TH TROPHY
Lionel Messi, wearing the Inter Miami jersey, won the 48th trophy of his career. Here are the trophies Messi has won:
- 10 La Liga titles
- 8 Spanish Super Cups
- 7 Copa del Rey titles
- 4 Champions League titles
- 3 UEFA Super Cups
- 3 FIFA Club World Cups
- 2 Ligue 1 titles
- 2 Copa América titles
- 1 World Cup
- 1 Finalissima
- 1 Olympic Gold Medal
- 1 U20 World Cup
- 1 French Super Cup
- 1 Leagues Cup
- 1 MLS Supporters' Shield
- 1 Eastern Conference title
- 1 MLS Cup