David Beckham became the first person to win the MLS Cup as both a player and an owner after co-owned Inter Miami defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final, fueled by two assists from MLS Cup MVP Lionel Messi.
Inter Miami CF clinched their first MLS Cup on Saturday, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final.
The victory solidified an unprecedented feat for co-owner David Beckham, who became the first person to win the league trophy as both a player and an owner. Lionel Messi, named the MLS Cup MVP, orchestrated the triumph with two decisive assists.
Celebrating the historic achievement, Beckham reflected on the realization of his long-term ambition for the club.
He noted, “[The MLS Cup win] has been pretty surreal and it’s a moment that I’ll cherish forever, being a player that has won it and now being an owner that has won it with this team, and these fans.”