Messi lifts Miami to first MLS Cup, extends Trophy Record to 47
Lionel Messi has once again expanded his unparalleled trophy collection, guiding Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
The Argentine captain provided two assists in the final, setting up Rodrigo De Paul in the 71st minute and Tadeo Allende in stoppage time to secure the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy for Miami in just their sixth season.
According to the MLS website, https://www.mlssoccer.com/, this triumph marks Messi’s 47th career trophy, spanning 16 different competitions since his professional debut for Barcelona in 2003.
It is his third title with Inter Miami, following the Leagues Cup in 2023 and the Supporters’ Shield in 2024, but the MLS Cup stands as the club’s most prestigious achievement to date.
Messi’s career haul is staggering: 10 LaLiga titles, 7 Copa del Reys, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 4 Champions League crowns, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, 3 UEFA Super Cups, 2 Ligue 1 titles, 2 Copa América triumphs, 1 French Super Cup, 1 Leagues Cup, 1 World Cup, 1 Under-20 World Cup, 1 CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions, 1 Olympic Gold Medal, 1 Supporters’ Shield, and now 1 MLS Cup.
The victory also highlighted Messi’s enduring influence, as he recorded his ninth MLS Cup Playoffs goal, a record in the competition.
For Inter Miami, founded in 2020 with David Beckham’s backing, the win represents a historic milestone and a validation of their ambitious project.
