Inter Miami’s chance to claim its third trophy slipped away on Sunday night. In a 2025 Leagues Cup final against the Seattle Sounders marred by controversy, the victory went to the Lumen Field side, leaving the South Florida club to refocus on closing out the MLS regular season in the strongest possible way.
On Monday, Lionel Messi addressed fans on social media. The Las Garzas captain wrote: “We competed until the final, but this time it didn’t happen. We’re taking the positives and continuing to learn to achieve this season’s goals.”
It’s worth noting that Inter Miami has already participated in four competitions this year—MLS, the Concacaf Champions Cup, the Club World Cup, and the Leagues Cup—making 2025 one of the busiest seasons in the club’s young history.
Looking ahead, Javier Mascherano’s team must sustain its momentum heading into the MLS Cup Playoffs. After the September FIFA international break, the squad will be under pressure to deliver a strong push in league play. Their next test comes with a difficult visit to Charlotte FC, currently sitting third in the Eastern Conference and enjoying excellent form.
Inter Miami, by contrast, sits in sixth place in the same table and must be careful to protect its position. The margin is thin: Columbus Crew (46 points) and New York City FC (44 points) are close behind in eighth and ninth, spots that force teams into a wild-card match to reach the postseason.
Following the trip to Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina on Saturday, September 13, Messi and company will return home to face the Sounders at Chase Stadium. That September 16 clash inevitably carries the air of revenge after the disappointment of the Leagues Cup final.
The challenge is steep: in the space of just four days, Mascherano’s squad must perform at a high level while reintegrating key players like Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, and Telasco Segovia, all returning from international duty. For Inter Miami, the grind of the season continues without pause.
Raphyjay
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This is the guy with the most finals wins and trophies in football by the way! So think twice before you hate
lahanlyon2000
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hey even though I was trolling you earlier, you showed nothing but class throughout. you gave the opposition respect by not joined big mouthed suarez and other teammates in their bs. you even stayed during the trophy celebration while others left. nothing but respect and maturity from one of the goat.
veycmpuy
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That is a Man of Honor. 🐐
Runbenopsy
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messi is a true Warrior of the game. A true and honorable player. I salute you. I've never seen a more humble and impactful player that has been so consistent throughout
Ticclstu
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so sorry
Zeus93
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I just laugh at the messi fans here and their hypocrisy.. cr7 lost the final in South Arabia the fools insulted him knowing their goat will win he's.. Now he lost on his turn 3-0 the same idiots come and start talking about history here.. noooo messi is the goat, even in defeat he's humble, he's completed football... bullshit.. he lost the final and that's it.. accept that and accept criticism too.. I'm good at insults so you insulting me I hope you'll be ready for my reply
sujalpkl4
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MESSI THE GOAT
AngelBhusalBarçafan
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we don't think twice we've witness that FIFA by his side
Lolz people like you will cry for eternity knowing your favorite player will never reach Messi’s level. Messi fans are happy and don’t care if he wins anything from now on. It’s just extra bonus for us.
Shmonny
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If football is art then this is mona lisa❤️❤️