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.

Messi on the Brink of Elimination | Episode 221

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 Influence = Messy Project | Episode 222

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's Frustrations | Episode 223

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 and D.P.M. | Episode 224

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 in Crisis | Episode 225

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 and a Positive Change in Momentum | Episode 226

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 the Club World Cup | Episode 227

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 a Respectable Opening Performance? | Episode 228

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's Mission Impossible | Episode 229

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.

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