The tension is building, and the anticipation is sky-high. Soccer fans are eagerly awaiting tonight’s match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United in the MLS playoffs, but one question remains: will the magician himself, Lionel Messi, take the field? Soccer fans are now eager to see if the legendary No. 10 superstar, who has entertained fans with his magic for 17 years, will grace the field once more in a critical playoff push.

The stakes are massive, as Inter Miami is 90 minutes away from a possible MLS title to crown an already incredible season. Messi’s long-awaited return could be the catalyst that tips Miami over their rivals and into immortality. Watching Messi in action is a spectacle, but will Miami take the risk and play him after his recent recovery from injury?

The answer is yes. Last week, the Argentine legend started practicing again after missing weeks with the lingering ankle injury, and Miami expects him to be back in starting form when they host their playoff opener. For coach Gerardo Martino, it’s an obvious relative risk to take. This isn’t just any game; it marks Miami’s first-ever postseason appearance, and with Messi, they have the firepower to be unstoppable.

To keep him fresh, Martino strategically rested Messi, along with Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba, in their last match. But with tonight’s high stakes, the coach is ready to unleash his star player. Just six MLS teams have accomplished the double—winning both the Supporters’ Shield and lifting the MLS Cup. The Eastern Conference showdown is fiercely competitive, and with strong teams like Columbus Crew and Western Conference giants LA Galaxy and LAFC in the mix, Miami will need all the firepower they can muster and Messi has also given a message to keep fans updated about the game.

“We are prepared and very excited” – Lionel Messi ready to lead Inter Miami’s ‘fight’ for the first-ever MLS Cup

The MLS Cup playoffs have Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami colleagues thrilled. On Friday, October 25, the Herons and Atalanta will square off in the first round of the playoffs at Chase Stadium.

Messi has been instrumental in the team’s success this season and has already assisted them in winning their first two titles. Last season, Inter Miami won the League Cup as well. According to GOAL, the unwavering Argentinean recently stated that the Herons are ready for the playoffs.

“We will try as we have been trying all this year. I think we are prepared and very excited for this moment that we are going through in these play-offs that are coming, and well, we will fight to try to get it,” said Lionel Messi.

Since joining Inter Miami as a free agent last year, the 37-year-old has revitalized the Florida club, with David Beckham’s instrumental role paving the way for Messi’s arrival. Tonight, fans around the world will watch closely, hoping that Messi can once again create magic and guide Miami toward their first MLS Cup victory.