Messi, MLS Cup and Thomas Muller
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami get to host the MLS Cup playoffs conference final match on Nov. 29 against New York City FC.
The 38-year-old scored a goal and three assists to help the Herons come out on top at TQL Stadium on Sunday night. Messi’s tally puts him atop the leaderboard for the most goal contributions in a single MLS Cup playoffs campaign.
Preview of the MLS Eastern Conference final between Inter Miami and New York City. Get team news, how to watch, and see if Messi's team can reach the MLS Cup.
The Spanish legend, now 39, still dreams of a final push toward the 2026 World Cup, and the team he eventually chooses could determine whether that dream lives or dies.