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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have rediscovered their groove with a three-game winning streak, but are the positive results more a reflection of the team's improvement or the inferior opposition it has faced? Show host Franco Panizo analyzes what has fueled Inter Miami's recent resurgence, discusses why Messi is the favorite to win the MLS MVP award for a third consecutive season, previews the upcoming Red Bull New York match, and more.

(Disclaimer: This show was recorded on September 24, but due to technical issues was not uploaded to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. until Oct. 22.) Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lifted a trophy at last in 2026, but it did not take long for their persistent defensive issues to resurface. Show hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando analyze Inter Miami’s victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup, discuss Messi’s heated exchange with MLS commissioner Don Garber, talk the 2-2 draw with San Diego FC, break down Kily Gonzalez’s tactics through his first two games in charge, and more.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami cannot find a way to win, and the timing could not be worse with Cruz Azul on the horizon. Show host Franco Panizo discusses the team's recent ties with Atlanta United, the Chicago Fire, and Nashville SC; analyzes German Berterame's struggles; makes his argument for why the upcoming Campeones Cup is largely irrelevant; and more.

Inter Miami is back in the win column thanks to a historic performance from Lionel Messi, but plenty of uncertainty about the team's near future still remains given a looming head coaching change. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando discuss the recent managerial appointment of Cristian 'Kily' Gonzalez, dissect the team's busy last day in the transfer window, analyze Casemiro playing at centerback, and much more in a jam-packed episode.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's winless run has stretched to five games, dropping the team further back in the Supporters' Shield race and leaving plenty of questions to answer. Show host Franco Panizo analyzes the 2-2 draw with the Philadelphia Union and 2-1 loss to Toronto FC, dissects what is ailing the team right now, talks Guillermo Hoyos' future, and more in a jam-packed episode.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have hit a rut, suffering an early elimination in the Leagues Cup before getting blown out in a match with serious Supporters' Shield implications. Show host Franco Panizo analyzes Inter Miami's recent losses to Club Leon and Nashville SC, discusses what needs to change to improve defensively, dissects the current goalkeeper dilemma involving Dayne St Clair and Rocco Rios Novo, and more in a jam-packed episode.

Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, has passed away, leaving the superstar player's immediate future with Inter Miami uncertain. Show host Franco Panizo discusses the devastating news Messi received over the weekend, analyzes Inter Miami's bleak outlook in the Leagues Cup after matches vs Atletico San Luis and Monterrey, talks Mateo Silvetti's shoulder injury, and more.

Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami following his post-World Cup break, but a failure to finish left the door open for the visitors to find a late equalizer. Show host Franco Panizo analyzes Messi's comeback appearance in the 2-2 draw vs the Columbus Crew, discusses Jorge Mas' first comments on the Casemiro tampering allegations, previews the start of the Leagues Cup, and much more in a jam-packed episode.

Inter Miami returned from a lengthy World Cup break with a narrow victory, but the game is expected to be one of several without superstar Lionel Messi. Show host Franco Panizo discusses Messi and Rodrigo De Paul's extended absences, talks about MLS's tampering probe regarding the signing of Casemiro, analyzes the 3-2 home win over the Chicago Fire, and more.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami just posted a thrilling 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Union in the last MLS match-day before the World Cup, but the game and a hamstring issue for the No. 10 left as many questions as it did answers. Show host Franco Panizo discusses all the latest regarding Messi's health, analyzes whether Guillermo Hoyos should stay on as head coach, previews the possible roster changes that could be made in the coming weeks, and more.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have their first home win at Nu Stadium at last, but now have a fan protest to deal with. Show host Franco Panizo dives into the viral and tense exchange between Messi and La Familia in the 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers, analyzes the importance of Luis Suarez's new role, highlights Gonzalo Lujan's positive contributions, and more.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's attack have erupted, scoring nine total goals in two road wins that have helped lower the tension after the Clasico Collapse. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez analyze Inter Miami's victories over Toronto FC and FC Cincinnati, talk Sergio Reguilon's return and Tadeo Allende's injury, share insights from their interview with Portland Timbers head coach Phil Neville ahead of the weekend game, and more.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were flying high after getting off to a commanding 3-0 lead at home vs rival Orlando City, but they came to a crashing halt via a historic meltdown that will live in infamy. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Alonso Contreras analyze Inter Miami's stunning 4-3 loss in the Sunshine Clasico, dissect head coach Guillermo Hoyos' tactics, present some solutions for what lies ahead, and more in a jam-packed episode.

Lionel Messi's presence is not only impacting Inter Miami on the field, but also how the team communicates off of it. Show host Franco Panizo discusses his reporting piece on Unique FC's growing presence behind the scenes, analyzes the recent draw with the New England Revolution, previews the upcoming Sunshine Clasico vs rival Orlando City, and more.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are off to a perfect start under Guillermo Hoyos, with some beautiful results overshadowing some less-than-pretty performance. Show host Franco Panizo analyzes the team's road victories over the Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake, dives into Hoyos' tactics after the first two matches in charge, discusses Yannick Bright's controversial suspension, previews the next game vs the New England Revolution, and more.