Inter Miami were knocked out of the MLS playoffs in the first round after Atlanta United came from behind to triumph.

After the game, head coach Gerardo Martino kept it real when discussing Messi's future with the team. “I actually don't know how limited [Messi's time in this league] is. There is a question of time passing, but I would not dare to say that it is so short.

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.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami was eliminated from the MLS playoffs after losing 2-3 at home to Atlanta United, who won the best-of-three series

After Messi and Miami recorded the best regular season in league history, they crashed out of the postseason in the quarterfinals to No. 9 seed Atlanta.

In a stunning upset,Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, the 2024 MLS Cup favorite, were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday by ninth-seeded Atlanta United.

Inter Miami boss Tata Martino admitted he’s unsure of Lionel Messi’s future after David Beckham’s team was dumped out of the MLS Cup by Atlanta United in a major upset

We've just witnessed the greatest upset in MLS Cup Playoffs history. Supporters' Shield winners and regular-season record point holders Inter Miami CF have been eliminated in Round One of the MLS postseason after a 3-2 loss in Game 3 of a Best-of-Three series against Atlanta United.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami were knocked out of the MLS playoffs in round one, in a stunning upset of the favourites, leading to questions about his future.