Vancouver Whitecaps Eliminate Inter Miami from CONCACAF Champions Cup

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi were eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup after a 3-1 home defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps, resulting in a 5-1 aggregate loss. Despite an early goal by Jordi Alba, assisted by Luis Suárez and initiated by Messi, Miami's hopes were dashed as Vancouver responded with three second-half goals from Brian White, Pedro Vite, and Sebastian Berhalter. The Whitecaps' swift, positive play exposed Miami's defensive weaknesses and marked their first-ever appearance in a continental final. Messi struggled to make a significant impact, and the result extends his goal drought to four games. Vancouver will face either Cruz Azul or Tigres UANL in the final, aiming to cap off their historic run with a continental title. The loss leaves Inter Miami to refocus on MLS play, while the Whitecaps' victory is seen as a milestone for Canadian soccer.