Inter Miami are already planning for the 2025 MLS season, taking into account recent comments from Lionel Messi regarding aspects of the 2024 campaign that he found unsatisfactory. Inter Miami‘s 2024 season came to an abrupt end with an unexpected loss to Atlanta United in the first round of the MLS Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Fireworks shot out from the rafters of Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium on Saturday night, but there was nothing for the home team to celebrate. When the final whistle blew in Fort Lauderdale, Inter Miami had been beaten 3-2 by Atlanta United and eliminated from the MLS playoffs.

Inter Miami practiced on Friday thinking there was no way Sergio Busquets was going to play in its win-or-else playoff match against Atlanta United. Busquets — who coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said was ruled out for Saturday's game — received medical clearance on Friday afternoon to play and is being listed as questionable.

The former Barcelona and PSG star is still enjoying his football in the US. And he told 433: "I wouldn't like to become a coach. But beyond that, I'm not sure what I want to do in the future. I appreciate everything I do on a daily basis right now. I'm just thinking about playing, training and having fun.

Here are the live streaming, timing and other details for the upcoming Audi 2024 MLS Cup match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United

Inter Miami practiced thinking there was no way Sergio Busquets was going to play in its win-or-else playoff match against Atlanta United. A few hours later, the team got quite the surprise on Friday.

Inter Miami will reportedly be granted a place "among top seeds" for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in what is a huge boost to Lionel Messi's side.