FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) — Para Lionel Messi, la final de la MLS prevista para el sábado representará algunas despedidas. Y, muy posiblemente, un nuevo comienzo. Messi e Inter Miami se enfrentarán a Thomas Müller —uno de sus rivales de toda la vida— y a los Vancouver Whitecaps por el campeonato de la liga de Estados Unidos.

Messi and Inter Miami will take on Thomas Muller, one of his longtime rivals, and the Vancouver Whitecaps for Major League Soccer’s championship

Not only has Messi broken MLS regular season records, he's been involved in every single goal Miami has scored during the playoffs

Since Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami in 2023, Neymar Jr. has been linked with a possible move to the team to bolster the offense. With him about to become a free agent, the Herons have reportedly already made a clear decision regarding the Brazilian veteran.

Messi curled in a stunning free kick -- his 50th goal for Inter Miami -- sealing a 2-1 victory and lifting the MLS side to four points after two games. They now sit level with Palmeiras, their next opponent in the final group stage clash to decide who will advance to the round of 16.