With the tie at home, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami waved goodbye to their Concacaf Champions Cup hopes. On Bolavip we take a look at Messiās last major continental championship.
Without taking Messiās Leagues Cup conquest with Inter Miami into account, the last time the Argentinian conquered a global championship in his career was in 2015. That season, Messi led Barcelona to a UEFA Champions League title (the fourth of his career) and a UEFA Super Cup.
Messi and Barcelona topped it all off with a championship in the FIFA Club World Cup. That was the last time Messi hoisted a major continental or global trophy in his career.
Messi has yet to win continental title since
Since, Messi has only been treated to heartbreaking eliminations in the continental stage. As Inter Miami lost on a 1-1 aggregate (due to away goal tiebreaker), Messi and the Herons were treated to yet another disappointing outcome. Not even the fact Messi scored the 900th goal in his career helped Inter Miami get past Nashville SC.
Lionel Messi at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee.
As Inter Miami were knocked out of the tournament by Nashville SC, Messi and the Herons missed a great chance to make history. Only three MLS clubs have ever won the Concacaf Champions Cup (DC United in 1998, LA Galaxy in 2000, and Seattle Sounders in 2022).
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In 2026, Inter Miami let an unsurpassable opportunity slip through their fingers. Messiās 900th career goal wasnāt enough for Inter Miami, as Nashville SC advanced. Now, it begs the question: If that wasnāt enough, what will be?
How can Inter Miami qualify for 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup?
After the heartbreaking ending to the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, Inter Miami shifts their focus to the MLS season. However, Messi and the Herons will also keep a close eye on the qualification for next yearās continental tournament. Inter Miami can clinch a berth in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup through different routes.
- If Inter Miami wins the 2026 MLS Cup
- If Inter Miami wins a regular season conference championship
- If Inter Miami finish among the top two teams (not already qualified) in regular season points
