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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have won their first MLS Cup, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday. Messi, who joined the team 2 1/2 years ago, set up the winning goal with a 72nd-minute assist. This victory marks Inter Miami as the 16th franchise to win an MLS title in the league’s 30-year history. The win also adds to Messi’s impressive record, making it his 47th trophy for club and country. David Beckham, part of Inter Miami’s ownership, expressed pride in the team’s journey. Messi’s arrival has transformed the team from last place to champions.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are set to face Thomas Muller and the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final on Saturday. It’s the first final for both clubs, ensuring a new champion. For Messi, it’s a significant moment as it’s the last game at Inter Miami’s current stadium and possibly his last with teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, who are retiring. The match could also see Muller become the first player to win both a World Cup and an MLS Cup.