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Messi, Muller to Meet in Final

Vancouver Whitecaps reach their first MLS Cup final after a strong playoff run led by Thomas Müller, who joined midseason, while Inter Miami features Lionel Messi.

  • On Saturday, Vancouver Whitecaps FC will face Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the 2025 MLS Cup in Fort Lauderdale.
  • After signing 115 days earlier, Thomas Müller, German forward, called joining in August a `Cinderella story` after reaching his second final with Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  • After series sweep of FC Dallas and penalty victory over LAFC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC beat San Diego FC 3-1 with White's 17th and 18th goals recently, and Ali Ahmed's own goal.
  • With trophies on the line, Müller seeks his 36th trophy while Messi pursues his 47th, making their matchup one of the most anticipated MLS matches in history.
  • Historically, the pair have met eight times in competitive matches, with Müller winning seven, including the 2014 World Cup final, while Inter Miami's recent 4-1 win over New York City FC highlights contrasting form.
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In the play-off finale of the Major League Soccer in North America, the match between Inter Miami and Lionel Messi and the Vancouver Whitecaps with Thomas Müller took place. Miami did not give the New York City FC a chance in the semi-finals on Saturday. Argentinean Tadeo Allende brillianted with a hat trick at 5:1, the 38-year-old Messi delivered an assist. The second semi-final also went one-sided. Vancouver led the San Diego FC to pause 3:0 a…

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The dream finale has become a reality! Thomas Müller will meet Inter Miami around Lionel Messi in the final match of the MLS with his Vancouver Whitecaps.

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Thomas Müller moves into the final of the MLS Cup with the Vancouver Whitecaps after the 3-1 victory against San Diego FC. There the dream-dual with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami awaits.

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World Soccer Talk broke the news in on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
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