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Headline: Whitecaps Upset LAFC, Muller Taunts Messi with MLS Cup Final Wish

Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Whitecaps have advanced to the Western Conference final of the MLS playoffs after a stunning victory over Son Heung-min’s Los Angeles FC on Saturday. The Canadian side now awaits the winner of the San Diego FC versus Minnesota United match to determine their opponent in the Conference final.

Meanwhile, in the East, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami is set to battle Cincinnati for a spot in their Conference final. The prospect of an MLS Cup final showdown between Inter Miami and the Whitecaps is generating significant buzz, pitting Messi against former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller.

Adding fuel to the fire, Muller, in a recent interview with MLS, playfully stoked the rivalry with Messi, referencing their past encounters, notably Bayern Munich’s dominant 8-2 victory over Barcelona in the 2020 Champions League where Muller scored twice.

“I know the discussions in the fan bases… Miami is maybe the biggest brand in the East. The Whitecaps are the future biggest brand in the West,” Muller joked, before adding, “My history with him forces me to hope for a final against Miami. So it’s not my fault. Sorry. They brought me in to say that.”

While the path to the final is still uncertain, Muller’s comments add an extra layer of intrigue to the MLS playoffs and the potential for a highly anticipated clash of titans.

Originally reported by Athlon Sports.

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