Messi with Suarez the Starter or Substitute? | Episode 247 by A bilingual Inter Miami-focused podcast

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are facing elimination in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs once again, setting up a dramatic and decisive home match that will not feature one of the team's biggest stars.

Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Alonso Contreras preview Inter Miami's do-or-die Game 3 vs. Nashville SC, analyze what has to change from this last weekend's 2-1 loss in Tennessee, debate over Luis Suarez's controversial suspension, and more.

Lionel Messi agreed to his contract extension with Inter Miami at long last, and what immediately followed was a sound playoff victory.

Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez discuss every angle of Messi's new deal, analyze the 3-1 win over Nashville SC, condemn Rodrigo De Paul's trip to Argentina, talk Yannick Bright's contract renewal, and much more in a jam-packed episode.

Inter Miami is set to begin its playoff campaign, but concerns as to Lionel Messi's status have been raised following his absence from practice.

Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando talk all the latest on Messi's availability, preview the best-of-three series with Nashville SC, analyze the recent 5-2 win over that opponent, discuss Rocco Rios Novo vs Oscar Ustari in goal, and more.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got back in the win column this past weekend, but they lost all hopes of the Supporters' Shield and will soon lose another star player.

Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez discuss Inter Miami's 4-1 win over the New England Revolution, analyze Messi's chances of winning the MLS Golden Boot, talk Jordi Alba's surprise retirement decision, and more in a very fun episode.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's hopes of winning the Supporters' Shield have been dealt a major blow after a pair of concerning results that highlighted recurring issues for the inconsistent team.

Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando analyze Inter Miami's recent stretch of games that ended with a 5-3 home loss to the Chicago Fire, discuss Messi's MVP-level form, talk Sergio Busquets' recent decision to retire, and more.

Lionel Messi just helped Inter Miami to two straight victories, and sandwiched in between were reports of him signing a new contract with the team at long last.

Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Simon Evans discuss Messi's rumored re-signing, Sergio Busquets' reported looming retirement, the state of the project in the short- and long-terms, and more.

Inter Miami returned to action by suffering a lopsided loss that included a Lionel Messi penalty miss, and what awaits the depleted team is a tough rematch with a familiar and feisty foe.

Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Alonso Contreras recap the 3-0 defeat to Charlotte FC, dissect Messi's failed spot kick, preview the upcoming match vs. the Seattle Sounders, talk the arrival of Matteo Silvetti, and more.

What could have been a special night for Inter Miami turned into an ugly one on and off the field.

Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando discuss Inter Miami's 3-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final, the postgame brawl, Luis Suarez's spitting actions, Lionel Messi's crucial miss, Benjamin Cremaschi's reported move to Parma, and more.

Inter Miami is heading into a sizzling Leagues Cup semifinals showdown vs its arch-rival, but may have to do so without Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Javier Mascherano.

Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando preview the upcoming match against Orlando City while analyzing Messi's injury setback; Mascherano's recent controversial actions; the games against the LA Galaxy, Tigres UANL, and D.C. United; and more in a jam-packed episode.