Inter Miami defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at Chase Stadium to become the Major League Soccer champion for the first time in history.
An own goal from Die Ocampo and two assists from Lionel Messi, which led to goals from Rodrigo de Paul and Tadeo Allende, helped David Beckham’s team win their fourth title since the Argentine arrived in Florida. According to fans, this milestone further cemented his status as the greatest soccer player of all time.
Inter Miami erupts in jubilation as Messi and team celebrate MLS title
Fans define Leo Messi as soccer’s GOAT
Since arriving at Inter Miami in July 2023, Messi has won three titles: the 2023 League Cup, the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, and most recently the MLS Cup Eastern Conference title.
As the current MLS Cup champion, the 38-year-old captain has amassed 48 titles during his career, cementing his place as the most decorated player. In addition to his 35 titles with Barcelona, 3 with PSG, 4 with Inter Miami and 6 with Argentina, Leo has won more titles than Dani Alves with 43 and Andres Iniesta and Marquinhos with 40.
Meanwhile, Leo’s two assists in the Finals further extended his record as the player with the most assists in the history of the sport with a total of 407 assists, and he added 23 goal passes this season, making him the top assist provider in MLS this year.
All of this meant that Leo was not only named MVP of the MLS Cup, but also earned the respect and admiration of the fans, who hailed him as the GOAT of soccer and praised him in ‘X’.
“Messi is the best thing that happened to Inter Miami,” said one of them.
Another fan asked him: “Dear Messi, you have 20 more years of football, good luck.”
“Way to go!!! Messi is a goat!!!,” said a third user.
Another fan commented: “Congratulations Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. Messi has arrived and you guys won everything in America. GOAT effect.”
Meanwhile, this new title was also a source of joy for teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, who announced their retirement at the end of the season and bid farewell in style. Definitely the best way to end the year.
