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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Graham Ruthven

Pitch Points: will Inter Miami be better next year, and can Nancy succeed at Celtic?

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrate with his teammates for group photos with MLS Cup trophy after defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium on December 6, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will look significantly different on the field next year. Photograph: Michael Pimentel/ISI Photos/Getty Images

Will Inter Miami be even better in 2026?

Lionel Messi is a MLS Cup winner. That might rank lowly on the GOAT’s list of career achievements, but it was clear in the Argentine’s celebrations after the 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Saturday’s championship game just how much this meant. Even for Messi, this was more than just another trophy. This was a ‘mission accomplished’ moment.

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