The roar of the crowd, the tension of a do-or-die match, and the magic of Lionel Messi – it’s playoff time in Major League Soccer, and Inter Miami is right in the thick of it. with the wildcard round kicking off this Wednesday, the Herons, led by their talismanic captain, are poised to make a deep run in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. Messi and his Inter Miami squad are set to begin their quest for glory in round one this Friday,aiming to etch their names in MLS history.

This isn’t just another playoff appearance for Inter Miami; it’s a culmination of a strong regular season where the team, under Javier Mascherano, secured its spot with an notable 62 points

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