“I Will Hunt You Again” - Thomas Muller Warns Lionel Messi as He Renews Rivalry After MLS Transfer
Thomas Muller joined Vancouver Whitecaps after 17 seasons with Bayern Munich, aiming to renew his rivalry with Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer, where Whitecaps rank third in the Western Conference.
- Thomas Muller, the German football legend, is set to start for Vancouver Whitecaps against St. Louis City SC on August 23, 2025, at BC Place.
- Muller joined Vancouver after Bayern Munich chose not to renew his contract this summer following a 17-season career with 250 goals and 33 titles.
- Muller made his Whitecaps debut as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Houston Dynamo on August 17 and issued a warning to rival Lionel Messi ahead of their renewed MLS rivalry.
- Muller confirmed in a MLS interview that Messi is the greatest player, calling him "a little bit more elegant" and said he switched his GOAT preference from Ronaldo to Messi.
- This matchup highlights Vancouver's playoff push as third in the Western Conference, while a win over struggling St. Louis could further narrow the gap to the leaders.
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German star Thomas Muller gets first start for Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - German soccer icon Thomas Muller is set to get his first start in Major League Soccer tonight as his Vancouver Whitecaps host St. Louis City SC.
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‘I will hunt you again': Thomas Muller issues hilarious warning for Lionel Messi following MLS debut
One of the biggest developments in the MLS (Major League Soccer) in recent times has been the arrival of German legend Thomas Muller at the Vancouver Whitecaps. After spending most of his career at FC Bayern Munich, Muller joined the MLS side in the twilight of his career. It is worth noting that one of the most anticipated clashes of the MLS season has been the one between Whitecaps and Inter Miami. Notably, Argentine legend Lionel Messi repre…
German star Thomas Muller gets first start for Whitecaps
German soccer icon Thomas Muller is set to get his first start in Major League Soccer tonight as his Vancouver Whitecaps host St. Louis City SC. The 35-year-old attacking midfielder played his first game for the ‘Caps (13-6-7) on Sunday, coming on in the 61st minute. He scored minutes later but the goal was quickly called offside and Vancouver settled for a 1-1 draw with the visiting Houston Dynamo. Muller signed with the Whitecaps earlier this…
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