Berlin, Dec 4 – The Müller household is buzzing this week. The 36‑year‑old Thomas has already lifted 35 trophies on his résumé, but the upcoming MLS Cup final between Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps—and the chance for him to face Lionel Messi—has turned into a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment for his dad, Gerhard.
The 70‑year‑old is flying from Munich to Miami with his younger son, Simon, absolutely determined not to let the event slip past them.
Only Lisa, the Müllers’ wife, is staying behind because she’s competing in the Amadeus Horse Indoors dressage competition in Salzburg. “She is in the middle of the dressage season, it doesn’t make sense,” Muller said, adding that they’ll have televisions set up at home so she and other family members can follow the match, reports Xinhua.
Müller found his own excitement contagious. The former Bayern Munich star, twice UEFA Champions League winner and 2014 World Cup champion, told fans that nothing matches the thrill of going up against Messi. “Is there anything better than playing against the GOAT and beating him?” he said. “In the end, we play a team of great quality and not a single player.”
On social media, he reminded followers that “the job is not done yet. One step is missing.”
Inter Miami entered the final as the clear favourites, yet the ex‑Bayern striker praised Vancouver’s postseason grit. “Comebacks in extra time and successful penalty shootouts, we’ve been through a lot together. And confidence isn’t just talk; we’ve built that in a strong way,” he said.
He added that a little bit of Bayern spirit haunts him as he battles for “the trophy.” “It’s all about the trophy. A semifinal is great, but not the final goal.”
Müller credited the Whitecaps’ quality and resilience across the pitch, insisting that mindset is paramount. Since signing with the club a few months ago, he’s netted nine goals and supplied four assists in 11 appearances.
He also expressed pride in how the Whitecaps have electrified the crowd. “In the ice‑hockey‑nation of Canada, you have to catch up as a football team.”
With a 36th career title within reach and his family cheering him from afar, Muller stressed that his aim is to play excellent football first and foremost. “Of course, we will be fighting for the title, but first we want to play good football. Content comes before the result,” he said, noting that he hopes to heal his minor muscle issues before confronting Messi again.
Müller’s past performances give him confidence: he’s won seven out of eight encounters with the Argentine, including the 2014 World Cup final.
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