Inter Miami came off a crushing defeat against the Seattle Sounders in the 2025 Leagues Cup final, falling 3-0 in a heated and highly intense match that ended in a way few expected. The result not only denied Miami another chance at silverware but also left emotions running high on both sides. In the aftermath, the coach of the Sounders had a few words for Lionel Messi.

Brian Schmetzer, the Sounders’ coach, spoke highly of Miami despite the lopsided scoreline. He even had a personal exchange with Messi on the field as the dust settled. “The story of this match is not what happened afterward; the story is the Sounders,” Schmetzer said. “I had a moment with Messi on the pitch, and I told him: ‘I’m sorry.’”

Schmetzer also shared that he received congratulations from several key figures with

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