MLS Cup Final: Muller Aims to Spoil Messi's Inter Miami Title Quest

Imagine being the villain trying to ruin Lionel Messi’s fairytale ending. That’s the role German legend Thomas Muller embraces for the MLS Cup final. Despite Inter Miami’s home-field advantage, where hosts have won 11 of the last 14 finals, Muller isn't fazed, citing his past dominance over Messi, including a historic 8-2 Champions League thrashing and a World Cup final victory. Since joining Vancouver, he has been a force of nature, scoring 8 goals in 11 games and leading the Whitecaps on an improbable run. This showdown is more than a game; it's a clash of legacies, pitting a European champion against the Messi-led revolution in American soccer. For Vancouver, it's a chance to win their first-ever MLS Cup, while for the league, it’s a dream final showcasing two of the sport's biggest global icons.