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Inter Miami Opens Best-of-Three vs. Nashville on Oct. 24 as Messi’s Fitness Is Monitored

The Golden Boot winner enters the playoffs after an October Player of the Month nod, with a minor back complaint noted in his absence from Tuesday’s training.

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Messi fue elegido otra vez como Jugador del Mes (MLS)
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Lionel Messi y el Inter Miami se preparan para los playoff de la MLS.

Overview

  • Game 1 is set for Friday at Miami’s Chase Stadium, Game 2 on Nov. 1 at Nashville’s Geodis Park, and a potential Game 3 on Nov. 7 back in Miami.
  • Miami holds home advantage in the series due to its higher regular-season finish under the 2025 best-of-three first-round format.
  • Messi missed Tuesday’s session with a minor back issue and, according to reporting, is expected to return to practice shortly ahead of the opener.
  • After a 29-goal, 19-assist regular season, Messi secured the MLS Golden Boot and was named October’s Player of the Month with five goals and five assists in three matches.
  • Rodrigo De Paul said the team’s objective is to reach the final and emphasized tactical focus and mental preparation for the Nashville series, while Messi’s July 5 strike is up for MLS Goal of the Year with voting open through Oct. 24.