Son Heung-Min issued a 9-word warning directed at Messi

12/12/2025 12:44:00 GameGladiator

Lionel Messi concluded the glorious 2025 MLS season with Inter Miami, but Son Heung Min quickly sent a challenge, kicking off a new thrilling rivalry set to ignite in the MLS.

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The 2025 MLS season concluded with Lionel Messi once again at the pinnacle, leading Inter Miami to their first-ever domestic championship and solidifying a legacy that transformed North American soccer. However, as the new year approaches, another superstar, Son Heung Min, has delivered an unmistakable message aimed at Messi and Inter Miami for the upcoming battle.

During a visit to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Son sent a message both humorous and meaningful to his former teammates and Messi’s Argentine compatriots. His words included a rapidly spreading 9-word warning: “This year I let Messi win, but next year…”, before adding: “Next year, we will be on top.” This statement quickly went viral on social media, demonstrating not only confidence but also great ambition.

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This bold declaration has already become part of the MLS narrative. Now, fans are eager to see if LAFC can turn the 33-year-old striker’s message into reality, or if Lionel Messi will extend his reign for another season.

As MLS increasingly grows into a global stage attracting top world talents, the rivalry forming between Messi’s team and the squad led by Son is shaping up to be a heavyweight continental showdown, just waiting to explode.

The dominance of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has made Inter Miami the flagship club of the league, while Son has quickly become an iconic leader for LAFC’s new era. Both stars represent their clubs and countries, Argentina and South Korea, with huge expectations, and their first MLS face-off has already been circled on every fan’s calendar.

Messi’s 2025 MLS campaign, simply put, was one of the greatest individual seasons in league history. He finished the regular season with 29 goals and 19 assists, won the Golden Boot, and led Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup title. In the playoffs, Messi was even more formidable with 6 goals and 9 assists, totaling 15 goal involvements—a record for an MLS playoff.

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Messi’s two assists in the MLS Cup final, where Inter Miami defeated Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1, earned him the Final MVP award and allowed him to defend his MLS season MVP title, becoming the first player in league history to achieve this feat: “It’s been a long year, but a historic one. Being able to accomplish what we have is truly special,” Messi told ESPN.

Since arriving in Miami in 2023, Messi has contributed to over 100 goals, more than any other player in MLS during that period. Even at 38 years old, his dominance remains unmatched—not by Premier League signings, Bundesliga scorers, nor other global icons currently playing in the MLS.

Meanwhile, Son’s first MLS season was a breakout success. The South Korean forward instantly became LAFC’s main attacking threat, injecting new energy into the team and helping them advance deep into the Western Conference playoffs before falling to Vancouver. Despite an impressive personal season, the regret of missing a showdown with Messi lingered in Son’s mind. Now, that moment has arrived and is creating waves throughout the MLS community.

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