Inter Miami have won the club’s first MLS Cup, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday at Chase Stadium, with the winner coming on a Rodrigo De Paul goal in the 71st minute.

Salah has been nominated for a prestigious individual award just as he’s in the midst of a stormy standoff with Arne Slot.

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.

Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller played against each other ten times throughout their careers. The MLS Cup Final will be the 11th time the two football stars play against each other. Muller has won seven times over Messi, while the Argentine has only beaten the German star on three occasions.

P erhaps the person least impressed with Rayan Cherki’s rabona assist against Sunderland was Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who urged his midfielder to instead adopt the “simplicity” of Lionel Messi’s playmaking.

An unforgettable moment.This Saturday afternoon, FC Barcelona will play against Real Betis as part of the 15th day of La Liga.Six years ago, the Cartuja Stadium was the scene of an unforgettable

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi works out during a training session, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., ahead of Saturday's of the MLS Cup soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Credit: AP/Darryl Dyck BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi isn't saying if he plans to play in the 2026 World Cup.