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Messi's Mission Impossible | Episode 229

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 68:55


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 and a Respectable Opening Point? | Episode 228

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 71:36


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 the Club World Cup | Episode 227

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 82:56


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 a Positive Change in Momentum | Episode 226

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 81:27


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 in Crisis | Episode 224

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 92:36


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 and D.P.M. | Episode 223

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 93:45


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's Frustrations| Episode 222

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 90:39


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 Influence = Messy Project | Episode 221

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 87:28


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 on the Brink of Elimination | Episode 221

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 81:36


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 and Park-the-Bus Tactics? | Inter Miami Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 92:16


Messi and Park-the-Bus Tactics? | Inter Miami Analysis by A bilingual Inter Miami-focused podcast

Messi and the Epic Comeback | Episode 219

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 98:42


Inter Miami are through to the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup after a breath-taking victory over LAFC that saw Lionel Messi lead the way once again. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armand relive the incredible 3-1 comeback win vs. LAFC, discuss Messi's sterling showing in it, debate over the controversial calls, preview the upcoming match against the Chicago Fire and more.

Messi vs. "No Margin For Error" | Episode 218

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 90:36


Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are on the verge of playing their most important game of year to date, and the task is significant in a do-or-die scenario. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Andrea Yanez, and Alonso Contreras preview Inter Miami's decisive Concacaf Champions Cup match vs. LAFC, analyze the 1-1 draw with Toronto FC, talk Drake Callender's first start of the season and Allen Obando's debut, and more.

Messi's Immediate Impact | Episode 217

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 95:24


Lionel Messi's injury recovery limited him to just a substitute appearance as Inter Miami returned to action this past weekend, but that still did not stop him from making the difference. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Alonso Contreras analyze Messi's decisive substitute showing in Inter Miami's 2-1 home win over the Philadelphia Union, discuss the standings of Robert Taylor and Drake Callender, preview the high-profile game vs. LAFC, and more.

Messi and Another Injury | Episode 216

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 61:44


Inter Miami has returned from the international break, but with all eyes on Lionel Messi's health after the superstar sustained a recent injury. Show host Franco Panizo goes it alone in a rare solo episode that discusses Messi's recovery process, Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Atlanta United, Allen Obando's signing, the upcoming match vs. the Philadelphia Union, and more.

Messi, Mascherano, Transparency | Episode 215

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 90:47


Inter Miami prevailed once again without Lionel Messi, but not without fighting tooth and nail to pick up a victory with 10 men. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Alonso Contreras analyze Inter Miami's 1-0 win over Charlotte FC, debate over Messi's ongoing absences, discuss Javier Mascherano's coaching until now, preview the upcoming tilt vs. Cavalier FC in Jamaica, and more.

Messi and the Houston No-Show | Episode 214

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 80:58


A Lionel Mess-less Inter Miami picked up its first win of the MLS season in convincing fashion, but not without another controversial red card. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Alonso Contreras discuss Inter Miami's 4-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo, talk Messi's absence from the game, debate over Ian Fray's sending off, preview the match vs. Cavalier FC, and more.

Messi and the Unconvincing Victory? | Episode 213

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 80:43


Inter Miami is through to the next round of the Concacaf Champions Cup after a comfortable second leg win over Sporting Kansas City, but did the performance in the triumph leave something to be desired? Co-host Franco Panizo and special guest Alonso Contreras analyze Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over Sporting KC, talk Maximiliano 'Peluca' Falcon's promising debut, preview the upcoming match vs. the Houston Dynamo, and more.

The Messi Meltdown | Episode 212

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 97:21


Inter Miami salvaged a draw out of an eventful season opener, one that included a controversial red card, a dramatic equalizer, and some postgame Lionel Messi madness. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez analyze Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with New York City FC, talk Messi's furious postgame actions, preview the decisive Concacaf Champions Cup match vs. Sporting Kansas City, and more.

Messi's Ice-Cold Finish | Episode 211

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 82:11


Inter Miami survived the bitter cold thanks to Lionel Messi, and now things are heating up ahead of the season opener. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez analyze Inter Miami's frozen 1-0 road over Sporting Kansas City in the Concacaf Champions Cup, preview the MLS regular season Week 1 game vs. New York City FC, discuss the recent controversial Messi report, and more.

Messi and the Winter Clasico in Kansas City | Episode 210

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 89:32


Inter Miami's preseason is over and the team is now heading into a frigid CONCACAF Champions Cup opener, but whether Lionel Messi plays or not is in question. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez discuss Messi's status for the freezing showdown with Sporting Kansas City, analyze the preseason finale draw vs. Orlando City, talk Telasco Segovia's unofficial debut, and more.

Messi and the Valentine's Day Finale | Episode 208

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 90:14


Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are heading into a final preseason match in Tampa on Valentine's Day, and looking to break their hearts is none other than their biggest rival. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez preview the Sunshine Clasico/Clasico del Sol vs. Orlando City, rank just how good the new home Euphoria jersey is, analyze the 5-0 beatdown of Olimpia, and more.

Messi and the Broken Streaming Link | Episode 208

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 82:54


There was preseason pandemonium in Panama for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, but that did not stop them from continuing to evolve ahead of the start of the regular season. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando analyze Inter Miami's 3-1 win vs. Sporting San Miguelito, debate over whether the foul on Messi was red-card worthy, preview the upcoming match against Olimpia in Honduras, and more.

Messi, Peru, and a Massive Change | Episode 207

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 79:51


Inter Miami may have just made its first trip to Peru for a preseason friendly, but this week's spotlight was also on a pair of controversial topics centered around star Lionel Messi . Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez analyze Inter Miami's 0-0 draw vs. Universitario, discuss the stunning Messi and Raul Sanllehi report, dissect Tadeo Allende's unofficial debut, and more.

Messi and His Trash-Talking Mexico Gesture | Inter Miami Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 79:25


Inter Miami's preseason friendly schedule is officially underway, but not without some controversy after a trash-talking gesture from one Lionel Messi. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez discuss Messi's surprise taunt for Mexico, analyze Inter Miami's 3-2 penalty shootout win after a 2-2 draw vs. Club America, dissect head coach Javier Mascherano's tactics, and more in jam-packed show.

Messi and Neymar Reunion? | Episode 205

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 78:22


Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's 2025 preseason is officially under way, and with that have come increasing rumors about Neymar possibly joining the team. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez discuss how realistic it is for Neymar to arrive, dive into the start of camp, analyze Drake Callender's immediate future, preview the Club America friendly, and more.

Messi, A Pair of Exits, and the 2025 MLS Schedule | Episode 204

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 67:46


Inter Miami said goodbye to two of its longer-tenured servants this week and hello to the 2025 MLS regular season schedule. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando talk Inter Miami's decision to make a record deal with the New England Revolution for Leonardo Campana, discuss Chris Henderson's departure to Atlanta United, analyze the 2025 MLS schedule, and more.

Messi and Another Busy Offseason Week | Episode 203

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 78:01


Roster decisions, a completed transfer, an Expansion Draft, and more. The Inter Miami news just keeps on rolling this offseason. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando talk Lionel Messi's recent trip to Azerbaijan, Diego Gomez's move to Brighton and Hove Albion, the unveiled away jersey for 2025, the Concacaf Champions Cup draw, and much more.

Messi the Mute MLS MVP | Episode 202

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 98:23


An MLS MVP award for Lionel Messi, a FIFA Club World Cup draw, a head coach introduction. It has been quite the busy week for Inter Miami. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez discuss Messi winning the MLS MVP award and him foregoing the league's press conference tradition, analyze the team's Club World Cup group stage opponent, talk Javier Mascherano's first press conference, and more in a jam-packed episode.

Tata Out, Mascherano In | Episode 201

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 107:39


Tata Martino is out as head coach of Inter Miami, and his place will reportedly be filled by another of Lionel Messi's former teammates. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando discuss Martino's sudden exit, how much Messi may have influenced that decision, the rumored arrival of Javier Mascherano, and more.

Messi's Epic Playoff Failure | Episode 200

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 106:59


Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are OUT of the MLS Cup Playoffs after another stunning loss to Atlanta United, with the stinging pain from the early elimination bringing into question what exactly went wrong and what needs to happen next. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez provide a playoff autopsy after Inter Miami's 3-2 defeat to Atlanta United, analyzing Messi's subpar performance, Tata Martino's costly tactics, the repeated defensive shortcomings, and more.

Messi and Do-or-Die Time | Episode 199

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 88:54


Inter Miami faces a win-or-go-home game against Atlanta United in their best-of-three playoff series, and superstar captain Lionel Messi is need of stepping up after a quiet first two matches. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando preview the decisive tilt between the two teams, analyze Messi's limited impact thus far, predict the availability of injured duo Sergio Busquets and Yannick Bright, discuss Ian Fray's latest knee issue, and more.

Messi, the Club World Cup, and the MLS Cup Playoffs | Episode 198

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 83:11


Inter Miami has set the MLS points record and will play in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, but all focus now lies on the MLS Cup Playoffs. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando preview the upcoming match and series vs. Atlanta United, talk Lionel Messi's hot run of form, discuss the controversial berth to the Club World Cup, and more.

Messi and the MLS Points Record | Episode 197

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 63:36


Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are a win against a lowly opponent away from breaking the MLS single season points record, and all signs are pointing to them entering the history books. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando preview Inter Miami's regular season finale at home vs. the New England Revolution, predict whether Messi will start the match or not, and much more.

Messi and the Supporters' Shield Champs | Episode 196

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 92:58


Inter Miami are the 2024 Supporters' Shield champions after a thrilling and rollercoaster affair that included more magic from Lionel Messi. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez analyze Inter Miami's historic 3-2 win over the Columbus Crew, discuss Messi's decisive performance, question the rumored qualification to the Club World Cup, and more in a jam-packed episode.

Messi's Disruptive Rhythm? | Episode 195

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 84:05


Inter Miami just had points slip away in two consecutive road matches. Is Lionel Messi's reintegration into the team partially to blame for that? Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez analyze Messi's rusty return form, predict whether Inter Miami will break the MLS points record during this final stretch, and more.

Messi's Return: Good Goals, Bad Haircut | Episode 194

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 69:56


Lionel Messi is back for Inter Miami, and he has picked up right where he left off. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando talk Messi's goal-scoring return in the win over the Philadelphia Union, discuss the current centerback crisis, preview the game against Atlanta United, and more.

Messi Is Back | Episode 193

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 72:00


Inter Miami just punched its playoff ticket, and adding to that good news is Lionel Messi making his way much-anticipated return to training. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando discuss Messi being back in the fold, talk the team's chances of winning the Supporters' Shield, analyze Tomas 'Toto' Aviles' penchant for bad fouls, and more.

Tata's Tardiness, Tata's Tactics, Tata's Trust | Episode 192

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 93:13


Inter Miami will not repeat as Leagues Cup champion after blowing a two-goal lead in the Round of 32, with head coach Tata Martino and his tactics being thrust into the spotlight as a result. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez analyze the 3-2 loss to the Columbus Crew, debate over Martino's role in the elimination, discuss what can salvage the season, and more.

From Tigres to Toronto FC | Episode 191

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 91:14


Inter Miami is through to the Round of 32 in the 2024 Leagues Cup, and a familiar foe awaits in a do-or-die match that is starving for buzz. Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Andrea Yanez preview the match vs. Toronto FC, discuss Leonardo Campana's record-tying goal and future, and more in a jam-packed episode.

Stepping Into the Tiger's Cage: A Tussle with Tigres | Episode 190

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 70:13


Inter Miami is set to square off against one of CONCACAF's biggest clubs, but just what kind of match we should expect from this high-profile tilt is a bit of mystery. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando preview the Leagues Cup game against Andres Pierre-Gignac and Tigres, debate over Yannick Bright's future role, talk David Martinez's debut, and more.

Leagues Cup Title Defense: Meaningful or Meaningless? | Episode 189

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 77:28


Inter Miami is on a roll in league play, but now the team's sights are set on defending its crown in the Leagues Cup. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez discuss Inter Miami's odds of winning the tournament without the injured Lionel Messi, preview the upcoming match vs. Puebla, and more.

The Messi-Less Conference Leaders | Episode 188

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 78:34


Inter Miami continues to be without Lionel Messi even after the conclusion of the Copa America, but his absence during the past month has not really been felt as far as results go. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando talk Messi's concerning ankle injury and timeline for recovery, Inter Miami's current good run of form, Diego Gomez confirming negotiations with Brighton & Hove Albion, and more.

Messi's Vancouver No-Show | Episode 187

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 86:23


Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps were set to face off in a highly-anticipated match north of the border, but a surprise announcement regarding Lionel Messi's availability has changed everything. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez discuss Messi's absence in Canada, preview the match against the Whitecaps, recap the dramatic win over D.C. United, and more.

No Messi, No Goals, No Victory | Episode 186

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 72:23


Inter Miami was without Lionel Messi during its midweek rivalry bout, and with that absence came a drab draw that ended the team's winning streak. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando talks Lionel Messi's latest health concern, analyze the tie with Orlando City and win over CF Montreal, preview the next game against D.C. United, and more.

Messi: 5 Assists, 1 Goal, a Historic Night | Episode 185

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 78:43


Inter Miami continued to cruise atop the Eastern Conference, and an unforgettable performance from Lionel Messi highlighted the team's latest lopsided victory. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez discuss Messi's five-assist and one-goal outing in the rout of the New York Red Bulls, analyze Matias Rojas' decisive display off the bench, preview the game against CF Montreal, and more.

Messi and the Walking Wounded | Episode 184

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 68:26


Discussing, debating, and analyzing all recent Inter Miami news — including the continuous injuries, Lionel Messi's latest golazo, the victory over Sporting Kansas City, the upcoming match against Nashville SC, and more.

A Messi Elimination | Episode 183

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 76:26


Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup run just ended with an emphatic thud, but what exactly does that say about the state of the team? Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez analyze Inter Miami's elimination from the Concacaf Champions Cup, debate over what the 5-2 aggregate loss means in the bigger picture, and more.

Messi Meets Monterrey In Mexico | Episode 182

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 61:13


Inter Miami is heading into a do-or-die midweek match down in Mexico needing at least two away goals to survive, but the good news is that Lionel Messi is healthy and back. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando preview Inter Miami's decisive Concacaf Champions Cup showdown with Monterrey, talk Messi's return to the team after recovering from injury, and more.

Ruiz's Red, Post-Game Skirmish, Messi Concerns | Episode 181

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 71:34


Inter Miami was on the way to a big first leg win in its Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals series vs. Monterrey, but a needless red card doomed the South Florida side to a painful defeat. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando analyze Inter Miami's 2-1 home loss to Monterrey, criticize David Ruiz's game-changing ejection, discuss Lionel Messi's concerning health, and more.

Messi vs. Monterrey? | Episode 180

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 64:46


Inter Miami's massive match-up vs. Monterrey is here, but if and to what capacity Lionel Messi participates is still a mystery. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Andrea Yanez predict Messi's role in the high-profile Concacaf Champions Cup game, analyze the encounter, discuss Marcelo Weigandt's arrival, and more.

Messi Sidelined, Sizzling Suarez Headlined | Episode 179

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 76:14


Lionel Messi may be dealing with his latest injury, but a strong Inter Miami side still has a red-hot Luis Suarez leading the way. Show host Franco Panizo is joined by special guest Juan Arango to talk Suarez's red-hot form, Messi's injury, Robert Taylor's rejection of Finland, the upcoming game vs. the New York Red Bulls, and more.

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