Florida, Dec. 7 -- Lionel Messi's Inter Miami became the champions of Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup 2025 after securing a thumping 3-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at the Chase Stadium on Saturday.

The Argentine legend Messi assisted twice in Miami's second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende, which helped his side clinch the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy for the first time in the club's sixth season.

Inter Miami opened the scoring in the eighth minute through an own goal from Vancouver defender Edier Ocampo. The defender deflected Tadeo Allende's cross. The first half ended with Miami leading 1-0.

In the 60th minute of the second half, Vancouver's Ali Ahmed scored an equaliser with a powerful shot, beating Inter Miami'...