In a spectacular display of football mastery, Inter Miami CF has been crowned the MLS Eastern Conference champion for the first time in the club's history. The historic victory came on Saturday, November 29, 2025, as the Herons delivered a stunning 5-1 thrashing to New York City FC in front of their home crowd.
Dominant Victory Seals Historic Title
The match was a showcase of Inter Miami's attacking power from the very beginning. Tadeo Allende opened the scoring in the 14th minute and quickly doubled the lead just nine minutes later, with the second goal assisted by the experienced Jordi Alba. Although New York City FC managed to pull one goal back before halftime thanks to Justin Haak's 37th-minute effort, it proved to be only a minor setback for the dominant home side.
Messi's Record-Breaking Night
While he didn't find the back of the net himself, Lionel Messi created football history during the match. In the 67th minute, the Argentine maestro provided a crucial assist to Mateo Silvetti, marking his 405th career assist - a new all-time record in football history. This milestone further cements Messi's status as one of the greatest playmakers the sport has ever seen, demonstrating his unparalleled consistency and vision throughout his legendary career.
The match concluded with Telasco Segovia finding the net in the 83rd minute, again assisted by Alba, before Allende completed his remarkable hat-trick in the 89th minute to seal the 5-1 victory. Messi's influence throughout the game was palpable, with his leadership and presence on the pitch creating opportunities and inspiring his teammates to perform at their absolute best.
Eyes on the MLS Cup Prize
With the Eastern Conference championship secured, Inter Miami now turns its attention to the ultimate prize - the MLS Cup Final scheduled for Saturday, December 6. The team will face the winner of the Western Conference clash between San Diego FC and Vancouver Whitecaps, offering Messi and his veteran teammates including Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets the opportunity to deliver Inter Miami its first-ever league championship.
This victory adds another significant trophy to Messi's already incredible collection, now standing at 47 career titles. The achievement further fuels discussions about his place in football history, particularly when compared to his longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who has collected 36 trophies throughout his career. The performance also highlights Messi's successful adaptation to American soccer following his record-breaking MLS season where he claimed the Golden Boot with 29 goals.
