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 may have set an MLS regular-season points record in 2024, but their unbalanced squad was exposed once the gritty postseason got underway.

According to a release from the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, a Major League Soccer (MLS) preseason game will take place on Feb. 14, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium. Messi's team, Inter Miami CF will face off against Orlando City SC. The game is reportedly the preseason edition of the Florida Derby. The game will start at 7:30 p.m.