Lionel Messi's Full Game for Inter Miami Ends in 1-0 Loss; Charlotte Qualifies for MLS Playoffs

Despite Messi's full participation, Inter Miami ends season without a playoff spot; Charlotte FC clinches playoff spot with single goal victory, ending regular season with high attendance.

Lionel Messi, despite playing the whole game for Inter Miami, could not prevent a 1-0 loss to Charlotte FC, marking the end of Miami's season without a playoff spot.
Messi's 49th minute goal was negated due to an offside call and a shot in the 62nd minute hit the crossbar, contributing to Inter Miami's defeat.
Second-year franchise Charlotte FC managed to clinify a playoff spot with Kerwin Vargas' 13th-minute goal, the only goal of the match.
The match was a significant draw, with 66,101 fans attending the game at Charlotte’s 74,000-seat Bank of America Stadium. Many in attendance were sporting “Messi 10” jerseys.
Messi is expected to play in Inter Miami's colors during two exhibition matches in China on Nov. 5 and Nov. 8, as part of Inter Miami's first foreign tour.