405th assist! Messi becomes the greatest playmaker in football history and helps Inter Miami reach MLS final
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Inter Miami has reached the MLS Cup final for the first time in club history. In the Eastern Conference final, the team demolished New York City with a resounding 5-1 victory. The hero of the match was Argentine forward Tadeo Allende, who bagged a stunning hat-trick. Leo Messi was also in the spotlight: he provided an assist and set a remarkable new record.
Details: In the MLS playoff clash against New York City, Messi delivered a decisive pass to Mateo Silvetti, who scored the team’s third goal of the night. That assist marked Messi’s 405th career assist. With this, Messi has officially become the greatest playmaker in the history of world football.
Under the guidance of Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami has claimed the Eastern Conference crown and is now gearing up for a historic MLS Cup final in 2025.
In the title decider, the Herons will battle it out for the MLS Cup against Vancouver, whose squad features the legendary Thomas Müller.
Reminder: Lionel Messi was stopped by a police officer right after a training session in Miami.
