Familiar foes Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller resume their legendary rivalry on Saturday at MLS Cup 2025 presented by Audi when Inter Miami CF welcome Vancouver Whitecaps FC to Chase Stadium (2:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV ; FOX, FOX Deportes; TSN, RDS).
The battle for the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy pits the global superstars against each other for the 11th time, highlighted by past FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League showdowns for club and country that shaped both players’ legacies.
Müller holds most of the bragging rights, boasting a 7W-3L-0D record against Messi all-time. And, as the Germany and Bayern Munich legend playfully warned the Argentina and FC Barcelona icon upon signing with Vancouver this summer, "I will hunt you again!"
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