Seattle Sounders Defeat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in Leagues Cup Final

In a decisive match, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami suffered a 3-0 defeat to the Seattle Sounders in the final of the Leagues Cup. Miami aimed to secure their second title in three years, having won the competition shortly after Messi’s arrival at the club.

The Sounders dominated the game at Lumen Field, with goals from Osaze De Rosario, Alex Roldan, and Paul Rothrock sealing their victory. De Rosario opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a close-range header. Roldan then converted a penalty six minutes before full-time after a Miami player was fouled inside the box. Rothrock added the third late on, driving past a defender and scoring from the edge of the area.

Seattle became the first team in history to win every available trophy in North American club football. Despite Miami’s ball possession advantage—62%—they failed to create any shots on target, with all 10 attempts missing the mark.

The match highlighted Miami’s offensive struggles, and they were also unfortunate to have a potential penalty denied late in the game. The Seattle defense proved resilient, keeping U.S. goalkeeper Oscar Ustari busy, with seven shots on goal from the hosts.

Miami’s head coach Javier Mascherano expressed frustration over the result, reflecting on their possession control but inability to find the net. The loss marks a setback for Miami, who have yet to regain silverware since their 2023 triumph with Messi.

Below is an image capturing the moment of Miami’s defeat:

Meanwhile, Seattle’s commanding performance in the final raises concerns for Miami and Messi ahead of future competitions, as the Sounders demonstrate their dominant form by winning all major trophies available to them.