Lionel Messi gives Inter Miami's former skipper DeAndre Yedlin the captain's armband before lifting Leagues Cup trophy together

The 30-year-old American international had captained Miami
The 30-year-old American international had captained Miami's side throughout the season before handing over the armband after Messi's arrival. But Messi made sure the former captain was recognized.

OneFootball on X: This is so wholesome Lionel Messi gives DeAndre Yedlin, the Inter Miami captain prior to Messi's arrival, the armband and asks him to lift the trophy with him! ©️ The GOAT's class is well and truly permanent / X

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