Inter Miami's Lionel Messi hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, center and his teammates celebrate a goal during the second half of the MLS Cup final against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi kicks a corner kick during the first half of the MLS Cup final against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Lynne Sladky, Associated Press
Vancouver Whitecaps' Ali Ahmed, right, celebrates his goal against Inter Miami with Andres Cubas during the second half of the MLS Cup final on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi's legacy was long secured when he came to Inter Miami and joined Major League Soccer. He'd won a World Cup, won dozens of trophies, was generally considered the greatest player in the sport's history.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, center and his teammates celebrate a goal during the second half of the MLS Cup final against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi kicks a corner kick during the first half of the MLS Cup final against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Vancouver Whitecaps' Ali Ahmed, right, celebrates his goal against Inter Miami with Andres Cubas during the second half of the MLS Cup final on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
