US EditionPast Is History Says Mueller Ahead of MLS Messi Clash
Thomas Müller has won seven of eight competitive matches against Lionel Messi, entering the MLS Cup final with a strong historical advantage, Sports Illustrated reported.
- Ahead of the Dec. 6 MLS Cup, Thomas Müller and Lionel Messi will meet at Chase Stadium in their 11th encounter, with the winner set to achieve a historic first by winning both a FIFA World Cup and MLS Cup.
- Sports Illustrated's ranking of their clashes frames the matchup, noting Müller has won seven of eight competitive matches while Messi's victories occurred in friendlies, dating back to the March 2010 first clash.
- One standout club moment was Bayern's 8-2 win over FC Barcelona in Lisbon, where Müller scored twice, complementing his assist for Götze's winner in the 2014 World Cup final.
- Inter Miami will compete in the MLS Cup for the first time since joining as a 2020 expansion team, with Suarez emphasizing the squad's finals experience, saying, `Things didn't go as we wanted, but we have to try to face it in the best way possible.`
- Messi's club and international trajectory adds wider legacy stakes to the matchup, with his PSG stint lacking a Champions League title but returning soon to Argentina national team success including the 2022 World Cup and two Copa Américas.
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Henry Herald
Inter Miami, Whitecaps meet in star-studded MLS Cup final
A pair of international stars will be on Major League Soccer's biggest stage when Lionel Messi and Inter Miami host Thomas Muller and the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in the MLS Cup final at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Watauga Democrat
Past is history says Mueller ahead of MLS Messi clash
Thomas Mueller says his past results against Lionel Messi will count for little when he lines up for the Vancouver Whitecaps against Inter Miami in the MLS Cup final on Saturday.
It's the dream finale for the MLS Cup: Thomas Müller meets Lionel Messi. Before that, the ex-Bayern star plays one of his typical appearances. When he is approached on a fatal statistics, Müller wants to know exactly.
Thomas Müller is in a great mood before the final match for the MLS Cup against Lionel Messi. He looks forward to the duel on the weekend with full anticipation - and always mischievous.
Thomas Müller is plagued with injury in front of the MLS finale. The ex-Bayern star could fail for the duel against Messi.
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