Inter Miami defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday in front of thousands of fans at Chase Stadium to secure the franchise's first-ever MLS Cup title. Captain Lionel Messi was named Cup MVP.

It was 6:38 p.m., nearly two hours after the final whistle sounded on Inter Miami’s first MLS Cup, but Lionel Messi still hadn’t taken his pink cleats off as he stood next to the open door of his blac...

Messi had two assists on the day, including for De Paul’s game-winning goal.