Seattle Sounders Make Stunning Lionel Messi Move at Leagues Cup Final vs Inter Miami

For any soccer star in the world, defeating Lionel Messi would undoubtedly feel pretty special, without a shred of doubt. And to do it in front of your home fans? Priceless! But it seems like the Seattle Sounders FC are just moments away from pulling off something spectacular, as they hold a firm lead over Inter Miami at Lumen Field for the Leagues Cup final. But it’s not just on the soccer pitch where the hosts seem to be pulling ahead of the Herons.

SixOneFive Soccer‘s Ben Wright took to X on August 31 to share how the Sounders are riding on Lionel Messi’s fandom to promote one of their own. “This is an absolutely 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 promotion from @SoundersFC,” Wright lauds Seattle’s move, before explaining further, “Fans can exchange a Lionel Messi jersey for a free Paul Rothrock shirt before the Leagues Cup final tonight.” Pretty suave PR move, if you ask us, and it looks like the announcement has paid off, too!

FUTWRK Magazine’s founder, Favian Renkel, shared a brief clip on social media, showcasing how fans flocked to Lumen Stadium to exchange their Messi jerseys for the 26-year-old Sounders star.

This is an absolutely 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 promotion from @SoundersFC. Fans can exchange a Lionel Messi jersey for a free Paul Rothrock shirt before the Leagues Cup final tonight. Brilliant stuff, well done pic.twitter.com/HByh4g7oQs

— Ben Wright (@benwright) August 31, 2025

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