Mexico international Obed Vargas put his “respect” for Lionel Messi on hold when facing the Argentine GOAT in the Leagues Cup final.
- Sounders landed major silverware
- Messi and Co kept quiet
- Reunion in MLS fast approaching
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Mexico international Obed Vargas put his “respect” for Lionel Messi on hold when facing the Argentine GOAT in the Leagues Cup final.
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TogglePromising midfielder Vargas lined up for the Seattle Sounders as they played host to Inter Miami in a contest that saw major silverware come up for grabs. The 20-year-old was left beaming with pride at the final whistle.
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The Sounders claimed a resounding 3-0 victory over MLS rivals, with the deadlock broken inside 26 minutes before wrapping up a memorable triumph in the closing stages. Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi was kept surprisingly quiet throughout.
Tempers did boil over at the final whistle, as emotion spilled out for both teams, but Vargas was delighted to get his hands on a winners’ medal. He spoke to while draped in a Mexican flag.
Vargas said of lining up against all-time great Messi and denying the most decorated player in history another addition to his record-shattering trophy collection: “Messi is a great player, I admire and respect him a lot; but on the field he’s my rival and I had to do everything possible to beat him.”