Will Inter Miami be even better in 2026?
Lionel Messi is a MLS Cup winner. That might rank lowly on the GOAT’s list of career achievements, but it was clear in the Argentine’s celebrations after the 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Saturday’s championship game just how much this meant. Even for Messi, this was more than just another trophy. This was a ‘mission accomplished’ moment.
For Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, it was a ‘game over’ moment. Both legends now enter retirement as MLS Cup winners and as part of an Inter Miami success story. Yet the South Floridians carried Alba and Busquets in the final stages of their careers. Alba was a defensive liability and while Busquets lost a yard of pace a long time ago, the midfielder had the turni
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