Finally, there was the coupe de Messi on this title game. He played a ball off his chest, and to his left foot, which popped a pass over the Vancouver defense in stoppage time. It was Allende sent in alone on goal this time. His goal in the 96th minute started the celebration.

The 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs are here, and red-hot Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's quest for their first MLS Cup will conclude at home against a Vancouver Whitecaps side boasting a familiar luminary.

continues his phenomenal form for Inter Miami, with the Argentinian scoring two goals in a 4-0 win against Atlanta United. Messi was rested by Argentina, as Miami are preparing to play in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs. The forward spent the week ...

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