Overview

• Müller publicly reversed his long-held view, saying he now rates Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time after previously favoring Cristiano Ronaldo earlier in his career.
• He explained the shift as a move toward valuing style over pure efficiency, describing Messi as more elegant and citing Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win as decisive.
• The German forward joined Vancouver Whitecaps as a Designated Player on a deal through the 2025 MLS season with a club option for 2026.
• He made his Whitecaps debut on August 17, coming on in the 61st minute of a 1-1 home draw against Houston Dynamo.
• Looking ahead, he joked he would “hunt” Messi again as he competes for prominence in MLS, hinting at potential future meetings in U.S.-based competitions.