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Messi, an Unlocked Attack, Phil Neville's Return | Episode 270
Messi and the Clasico Collapse | Episode 269
Messi and Unique FC | Episode 268
Messi's Magic, Hoyos' Tactics, Bright's Ban | Episode 267
Messi, Mascherano, Guillermo Hoyos | Episode 266
Messi and the Eventful (Nu) Stadium Opener | Episode 265

Messi and the Nu Stadium | Episode 264
After a 12-year journey full of detours, delays, and denials, Inter Miami is on the brink of opening a stadium within city limits at long last. Show host Franco Panizo shares his impressions from the team's open training session at Nu Stadium, discusses the current state of the venue both inside and out, preview's the game vs. Austin FC, and much more.

Messi and the CONCACAF Champions Cup Failure | Episode 263
And just like that Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's CONCACAF Champions Cup dreams have come to an ugly and unceremonious end. Show host Franco Panizo does a full autopsy on Inter Miami's stunning elimination after a 1-1 draw with Nashville SC, analyzing Messi's unflattering numbers in series that have ended in exits, dissecting Mascherano's mistakes, looking ahead at what's next for the team, and more.

Messi and the Anemic Attack | Episode 262
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are four games into the 2026 season, and already they are facing a do-or-die match after their latest subpar performance. Show host Franco Panizo analyzes the team's 0-0 draw with Nashville SC in the Concacaf Champions Cup, dissects why the attack is sputtering at the start of the campaign, discusses German Berterame's goal-less contributions, and more.

Messi and Trump | Episode 261
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have had an eventful few days, rallying to pick up a historic win over rival Orlando City before visiting the White House to share a moment with U.S. president Donald Trump. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Alonso Contreras discuss the team's high-profile trip to the capitol, analyze the 4-2 comeback victory over Orlando City, preview the upcoming game vs D.C. United, and more.

Messi's Latest Referee Run-In | Episode 260
Inter Miami's MLS Cup title defense got off to a poor start via a lopsided loss in Los Angeles, but just as notable as the defeat was Lionel Messi's frustrated post-game actions. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez discuss Messi's most recent referee confrontation, analyze Inter Miami's 3-0 rout at the hands of LAFC, preview the upcoming games vs Independiente del Valle (in Puerto Rico) and Orlando City, and more.

Messi, the World Cup, and the Defending Champions | Episode 259
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's MLS title defense is about to begin, but smack dab in the middle of that campaign is Messi's quest to also defend Argentina's World Cup crown. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando discuss Messi's busy year, analyze Inter Miami's outlook, preview the star-studded opener vs. LAFC, and more in a jam-packed 2026 Season Preview episode.

Messi Injury in Ecuador = Puerto Rico Postponement | Episode 258
Lionel Messi has suffered an injury near the end of Inter Miami's preseason, raising serious concerns as to his availability for the start of the MLS campaign in 10 days' time. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez provide all the latest news on Messi's health, discuss the postponed friendly vs. Independiente del Valle, analyze how much progress has been made collectively during the past month, and more.

Messi Madness (Minus Maluma) in Medellin | Episode 257
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami picked up their first win of the 2026 preseason with a comeback effort in Colombia, but other parts of the game stood out more than the result itself. Show host Franco Panizo brings sights and sounds of his visit to Medellin to cover the 2-1 victory over Atletico Nacional while also talking German Berterame and Micael's debuts, Luis Suarez's poor play, the viral incident involving Maluma, and much more.

Messi, Reguilon's Injury, a Lopsided Loss in Lima | Episode 256
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's 2026 preseason got off to a rough start in Peru, not only because they suffered a 3-0 defeat but also because one projected starter suffered an alarming injury. Show host Franco Panizo (with a noisy cameo from debuting daughter Georgina) analyzes the loss to Alianza Lima, discusses the severity of Sergio Reguilon's knee issue, previews the upcoming friendly with Atletico Nacional, and more.

Messi and the Impressive Offseason | Episode 255
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's 2026 preseason has arrived in the blink of an eye, but not without the defending MLS Cup champions building an impressively deep roster for a serious Concacaf Champions Cup push. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando analyze Inter Miami's busy offseason, discuss the German Berterame and Tristan Blackmon pursuits, preview the upcoming friendly in Peru vs. Alianza Lima, and much more in the first episode of the new year.

Messi and the MLS Cup Champions | Episode 254
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are your 2025 MLS Cup Champions after besting the Vancouver Whitecaps in a tense final that will not soon be forgotten. Show host Franco Panizo analyzes Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over the Whitecaps in the MLS Cup Final, dissects Messi's decisive performance, discusses what co-owners Jorge Mas and David Beckham said is to come, and much more.

ESPAÑOL: Messi y MLS Cup: ¿Al Exito o Fracaso? | Episodio 253
Lionel Messi e Inter Miami llegan a la MLS Cup con la ilusión de cerrar la temporada con un título, pero frente a ellos aparece un conocido rival que ya les cortó el camino a la gloria una vez este año. Franco Panizo y Jaime Bernal hacen la previa de la gran final, hablando de Messi vs. Mueller, las claves del partido, la importancia de la salud de Tadeo Allende, y mucho mas.

Messi Without Allende at MLS Cup? | Episode 252
Inter Miami may have Lionel Messi on the field for the MLS Cup Final, but one of his most in-form teammates is a question mark following a conspicuous absence from Thursday's training. Show host Franco Panizo talks Tadeo Allende's availability for the title match vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps, analyzes Javier Mascherano's options for potentially replacing the red-hot attacker, discusses David Beckham and Jorge Mas' notable media silence, and more.

Messi and (MLS Cup) Mind Games | Episode 251
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are three days away from hosting the MLS Cup Final, but you might not know it given the lack of buzz locally. Show host Franco Panizo discusses the reasons for the lack of overall media attention to this point, analyzes the team's penchant for trying to gain a competitive advantage through psychological warfare, and more.

Messi and the Role of MLS Cup Final Favorites | Episode 250
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are the favorites heading into Saturday's MLS Cup Final, but is that helpful or harmful to their chances? Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Simon Evans discuss the team's role heading into the championship game vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps, analyze the importance of the first goal, debate over whether Tadeo Allende is worthy of being a Designated Player for the future, and more.

Messi and the MLS Cup Final | Episode 249
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have reached their first MLS Cup Final, looking as well-rounded as ever heading into the championship game. Show host Franco Panizo analyzes the state of Inter Miami after the 5-1 rout of New York City FC in the Eastern Conference Final, discusses Tadeo Allende's first hat-trick and run of form, previews Saturday's title tilt with the Vancouver Whitecaps, and more in the first of the special week's daily episodes.

Messi, a Benched Suarez, Another Dominant Display | Episode 248
Lionel Messi and Inter Miamis are one step closer to the MLS Cup Final after a second consecutive lopsided win, but this one came with one of the marquee players starting on the bench. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando analyze Inter Miami's 4-0 victory over FC Cincinnati, Javier Mascherano's decision to sit Luis Suarez, Messi's latest masterclass as a false nine, and much more.

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

Messi, Suarez's Suspension, a Familiar Scenario | Episode 246
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.

Messi's New Contract, De Paul's Getaway, a Playoff Win | Episode 245
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.

Messi Misses Training and a Nashville SC Rematch | Episode 244
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.

Messi's Golden Boot Race and Alba's Adios | Episode 243
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.

Messi and the Fizzling Supporters' Shield Push | Episode 242
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.

Messi's New Deal and Bye Bye Busi? | Episode 241
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.

Messi's Penalty Miss and a Tough Rematch | Episode 240
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.

Messi's Miss, Suarez's Spit, an Ugly Final | Episode 239
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.

Messi's Injury Setback and Mascherano's Cell Phone | Episode 238
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.

ESPAÑOL: Messi y Su Equipo Poco Convincente | Episodio 237
Lionel Messi e Inter Miami aun siguen sin convencer como un colectivo en el 2025, encendiendo alarmas sobre que se puede esperar de lo que sobra del año. Franco Panizo y Alonso Contreras conducen un programa especial hecho en español, tocando los temas de la derrota por goleada de 4-1 contra Orlando City, los comentarios recientes de Benjamin Cremaschi y Fafa Picault, y mucho mas.

Messi's Recovery, Callender Closed, Not So Redondo | Episode 236
A Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami suffered a lopsided loss to its fiercest rival, raising questions about the immediate future of the team and its players ahead of the stretch run of the season. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando analyze Inter Miami's 4-1 defeat to Orlando City, discuss Drake Callender's looming exit, dissect Federico Redondo's transfer to Elche, preview the upcoming game vs. LA Galaxy, and more.

Messi's Injury, a Mexican Referee, and a Must-Win Game | Episode 235
Inter Miami is facing a decisive match in the Leagues Cup — but the team will have to find a way without its biggest and best star. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Alonso Contreras discuss Leo Messi's injury, recap the start of the tournament against Atlas and Necaxa, preview the next game vs. Pumas UNAM, analyze Rodrigo De Paul's debut, and more.

Messi's MLS Suspension | Episode 234
Messi's MLS Suspension | Episode 234 by A bilingual Inter Miami-focused podcast

Messi's MLS All Star Game Drama | Episode 233
Messi's MLS All Star Game Drama | Episode 233 by A bilingual Inter Miami-focused podcast

Messi's Braces and Another Bestie | Episode 232
Lionel Messi is in red-hot scoring form, and things might soon get kicked into another gear for Inter Miami given that one of his beloved Argentina teammates is expected to arrive soon. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez talk Messi's impressive streak of braces, the Rodrigo De Paul transfer news, Luis Suarez's struggles, Javier Mascherano's recent remarks, and more in a concise episode.

Messi, a Powerful PSG, What's Next | Episode 231
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's historic Club World Cup run has come to an end, but the resumption of the MLS season is about to begin. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez discuss Inter Miami's 4-0 loss to PSG, what changes MLS has to make to be more competitive, the upcoming match vs. CF Montreal, Messi's future, and more in a jam-packed episode.

Messi, the Biggest Win in Team History, a Bittersweet Qualification | Episode 230
Inter Miami has defied all expectations by making out of the Group Stage at the Club World Cup, and the reward for all of that is a daunting showdown with powerful PSG. Show host Franco Panizo is joined by special guest Ken LaVicka to analyze the remarkable advancement, the shock win over Porto, the disappointing draw with Palmeiras, the upcoming match vs. Paris Saint-Germain, and more.

Messi's Mission Impossible | Episode 229
Inter Miami is very much alive at the Club World Cup after the first round of games, but the team's campaign is about to get a whole lot more challenging. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Alonso Contreras preview the match vs. Portuguese power FC Porto, analyze whether Jordi Alba should slip immediately back into the starting lineup or not, and more.

Messi and a Respectable Opening Performance? | Episode 228
Inter Miami started its Club World Cup campaign by picking up a point, but what exactly that means in the bigger picture is open for interpretation. Show host Franco Panizo and special guest Simon Evans analyze Inter Miami's 0-0 draw with Al Ahly, discuss Oscar Ustari's brilliant performance in goal, highlight Javier Mascherano's pointed pregame comments, and more in a deeply-informative episode.

Messi and the Club World Cup | Episode 227
The Club World Cup is finally here, and for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami that means a daunting test against some of the best teams from around the globe. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando preview Inter Miami's tournament opener vs. Egyptian club Al Ahly, discuss realistic expectations for the MLS side, trash talk over the upcoming Copa de Medios, and more in a fun episode.

Messi and a Positive Change in Momentum | Episode 226
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami went into the international break in a much better emotional state following a good week of results, but has the tide really turned ahead of the start of the Club World Cup? Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando discuss Inter Miami's recent positive stretch, analyze whether the favorable results mean much in the bigger picture, debate over how MLS may view the Club World Cup, and more.

Messi in Crisis | Episode 225
Inter Miami's downward spiral continued with an emphatic home loss to its arch-rival, and star attacker Lionel Messi wasted no time in criticizing the officiating afterwards. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Alonso Contreras analyze Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat to Orlando City, discuss Messi's post-game criticism of MLS referees, debate over the controversial call, preview the upcoming game vs the Philadelphia Union, and more.

Messi and D.P.M. | Episode 224
Inter Miami's struggles continued during a two-game road trip that yielded but one point, and adding to it all was the near sending off of Lionel Messi. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez talk Messi's run-in with referee Joe Dickerson, analyze the defensive issues in the 4-1 loss to Minnesota United and 3-3 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes, dive into Luis Suarez's absence, and more in a jam-packed episode.

Messi's Frustrations | Episode 223
Inter Miami avoided a Concacaf Champions Cup hangover by picking up a lopsided win, but that still did not stop Lionel Messi from showing some visible frustration towards his team. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez dissect Messi's frustrated gestures in the 4-1 win over the New York Red Bulls, discuss Javier Mascherano's possible upcoming changes, preview the game vs. Minnesota United, talk Sergio Busquets making headlines, and more.

Messi Influence = Messy Project | Episode 222
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup dreams are no more after being dismantled by the Vancouver Whitecaps, leaving many observers to question what is the state and future of the current sporting project. Co-host Franco Panizo is joined by special guest Simon Evans to take stock of Inter Miami after another elimination, discuss Messi's oversized influence in the organization, talk what changes Javier Mascherano could make in the near future, and more.

Messi on the Brink of Elimination | Episode 221
Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup dreams are once again on life support after another Leg 1 loss, and once again Lionel Messi will have to step up in order to keep them alive. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Alonso Contreras preview the decisive semifinals leg vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps, analyze how big a game Messi needs to have, discuss Javier Mascherano's costly tactics and mea culpa in the 4-3 loss vs. FC Dallas, and more.