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00:00about the playoffs. You've never been part of this. Well he had a good answer. I know that one bad match can mean season over especially after you get past the first round. This will be an experience for him as well. Will be incredible. The second half is set to get underway. We see no changes for either side in plenty of night. It's made the one substitution in the game so far that was
00:29out of necessity. Gregerson leaving due to injury replaced by Matsa Fero in his MLS debut. This is an Atlanta side missing so many regulars to begin with. Almarone preparing for a World Cup with Paraguay. Ronald Hernandez. Savalove Janice. Anaya Mihai. Alexey Maranchuk. Bartosz leash among those away as is Luke Brennan with the under
00:5920 Cup World Cup team for the United States. Congratulations to the U.S. into the quarterfinals. They have a big game tomorrow against a very good Morocco side. I think going back to you know obviously the comments from Mascherano. You look at Suarez. You look at Messi. You look at Alba. You look at Busquets. You look at DePaul. They've been brought here to win MLS Cup. It's as simple as that. You know so that the quality of the play is so the pressure is on for them. They do have the quality. No question about it. And obviously we know what happened last season.
01:29happened this year and they go on to win MLS Cup. Some really really good teams within MLS. That's for sure. They're getting better all the time. There's a memorable documentary in another sport called The Last Dance. And for the Barcelona Four this will be the last dance. Some of them might be coming back but at least two now we know are calling it a career at season's end. That provides a lot of motivation for them in the coming month and a half doesn't it.
01:56One nothing game here. Luke pulled back by Lujan and played back. Here's Sergio Busquets. Jordi Alba. His final regular season home game. Again Miami on the road at Nashville next weekend. Decision day 2025.
02:26Looking for a win tonight to go level in points with second place Cincinnati which owns the all-important first tiebreak in MLS at this time. Wins. Tracking back Avila's under pressure by Chate gets it away.
02:41But that's once again Atlanta when they're winning the ball back. Obviously in to Miami they commit so many men going forward. So what you need from your center forward. You need them.
02:49Go wider. Because through the middle that's where there's congestion. That's where Busquets is. That's where Bright is. That's where your two center backs are. Your two full backs are consistently going forward for into Miami.
02:58So if you're the two forwards and you're out of the press. Then you have to position your situation where when your team wins the ball back.
03:06You're in a spot where the defenders can get their heads up and say right. I know where the space is.
03:11They go to Alba again. Tracking back Alfonso. Played across. Hibbert is there.
03:16This is the win probability which has only grown since first kick now at 85 percent with Inter-Miami on the board. The game is still very much there for Atlanta though.
03:31It is. And we've seen when they've had the best opportunities. It has been on the counter attacking it when the turnover of possession occurs.
03:38But then it's about getting the ball forward. And I think what you want as a defender you want to know definitively are the forwards going to stretch the game?
03:46But are they going to stretch it wide? You don't necessarily want them coming towards the ball.
03:50You want them to play on the shoulder of the last defender because we know with Inter-Miami in order for them to keep compact they have to play a high line.
03:56Played back. Maceffetto for Hibbert to play it away. Taken in the middle of the park. Alba under pressure to work this back. Lujan wrong-footed. Pressured by Latte a lot.
04:11The whistle did blow. It's a free kick. One thing I'll say about Sanchez. He's not been afraid to put himself about. Did it to Messi in the first half and then just to Alba.
04:19Then he doesn't look star-struck in any way. Just after the ball goes, just pushes him in the back. Don't mind seeing that from a younger player.
04:27You can guarantee as well Alba look at it and go, okay, yeah, didn't really want it, but I respect that.
04:31Signed on short-term loan for the purpose of this game. Cooper Sanchez in a first MLS start. Miami over the top.
04:40That's Suarez off the chest stand. Out of play. It'll come back the other way for a goal kick.
04:45Just see. Referee just having a word with Suarez. Just a little push in the back of Better Call off the ball.
04:52After the ball had gone off the pitch. Just trying to push him towards the advertising hoardings.
04:56Goals were starting to come for Luis Suarez coming into this game as well.
05:00Three goals in his last four matches. Coming into this evening, he had turned more provider than finisher in the first half of the season.
05:08The Uruguayan.
05:08Just a little push there to the back of Better Call. Just sends him into the advertising.
05:18Just going back to Suarez, he has been, like you quite rightly say, more of a creator than a goal scorer.
05:23He's been so important for the team this year.
05:28Here to Miami, wants to switch to the right.
05:30And Alfonso turning in some traffic. Does well to play it back.
05:41On the door for Atlanta to the foot of Tristan Muyambo.
05:52French midfielder now in his third MLS season.
05:55MLS countdown coming your way tomorrow, 6 p.m. Eastern time.
05:59Bruggett, you're ready for a massive Sunday night soccer showdown.
06:03Austin.
06:05Against an LAFC side, seeking a seventh consecutive win.
06:11Touched by Suarez.
06:12Just gave it away.
06:14And now Sanchez for Atlanta.
06:16Cooper Sanchez.
06:18Going to get the five strikes level.
06:22Alba just getting himself back there.
06:24On Sanchez.
06:24But Sanchez, he had to turn back towards his own goal.
06:27And he's making a really good point.
06:29Both the centre-forwards are making the same run.
06:30And it's through the middle.
06:33Alzate.
06:35Tackled away.
06:37Chongqui.
06:38There to try to keep it alive.
06:40Dominic Chongqui.
06:42Loose ball at the top of the 18.
06:44One back by Alzate.
06:46Gathered here.
06:47Sanchez again.
06:48And just outside the box.
06:51Muyimba.
06:53Turning on bright.
06:58Alzate.
06:59Muscled off the ball.
07:01Muyimba trying to keep this alive for Atlanta.
07:03And they do.
07:06Both the wing-backs screaming for the ball.
07:08They're both open.
07:09Whether it be both.
07:09Affonso on the right-hand side.
07:11Or Chongqui on the left-hand side.
07:13Got a call to the right.
07:16Wants Affonso.
07:19One back instead.
07:20Baltasar Rodriguez will play back here for Inter-Miami.
07:27Here's Lujan across.
07:29Weygant.
07:33And the man of the hour, Messi.
07:36Lionel Messi.
07:37Service long off the left foot.
07:39Taken here by Alba.
07:41Jordi Alba!
07:41It's a 2-0 game.
07:44Oh, on his special night.
07:46All-class from Jordi Alba.
07:49To double the Inter-Miami lead.
08:01What a player.
08:03What a career.
08:06Enjoy him while you can.
08:09It's brilliant.
08:10Messi to Alba or Alba to Messi.
08:12And it's a wonderful run from Messi.
08:13Because he can see that Affonso, he's been dragged inside.
08:18But then what you don't see just out of the picture.
08:20Hibbert, he goes and then he comes back.
08:23And he gets caught in no-man's land.
08:24So he makes the run.
08:25I think he gets it if he keeps going.
08:27But he doesn't.
08:27And then he retracts.
08:28But because he's retracting, he can't get back on his line.
08:31So he doesn't do either thing.
08:33And you can see from Alba, he only needs one invitation.
08:36He puts the ball into the back of the net.
08:37It's a lovely finish.
08:40And like I say, Messi to Alba, Alba to Messi.
08:42And the end result is more often the same.
08:45Ball ends up in the back of the net.
08:46So surely Lionel Messi will be credited.
08:49And how about that?
08:50What a special evening.
08:51Family, friends on hand to celebrate his remarkable career.
08:5622 trophies won in that career for Jordi Alba.
09:01He would love to go out with one last big moment.
09:06Let's say, oh, early December.
09:09And for any footballer, the ultimate is going out in your own terms.
09:14As simple as that.
09:15And that's what Alba's doing.
09:16You know, he's still an incredible footballer.
09:19But he's at the point in his life, you know, he's made the decision.
09:23And he's earned that right to make that decision.
09:24What an unbelievable career.
09:26And like I say, for any footballer, if they can choose when their time is up,
09:31that's one of the best things.
09:33What did you make of the quick change of heart that he had?
09:35Months after signing the extension, though, Danny?
09:38I can only speak from my own personal experience.
09:42And it doesn't matter.
09:43It doesn't matter at the level that you've played at.
09:45Whether you've won World Cups, whenever you've won Champions League,
09:48whatever it may be.
09:49Sometimes you wake up in the morning and you don't feel great.
09:53And you're like, you know what?
09:55Whether it's mentally or physically.
09:57And you're like, it's okay.
09:58It's just this day.
09:59You wake up the next day and it continues.
10:01And a lot of people say, well, players, they often retire.
10:03The old cliche, when the legs have gone.
10:05That's not the case.
10:06Because what people need to realize as well is that football is as much mental as it is physical.
10:11And any footballer, what you see, you see the end product on a Saturday night.
10:14And that is playing in front of thousands of adoring fans that love you, that will sing your name.
10:19But it's a lot deeper than that.
10:21So from the mental side of things, when you get to the point where it's like, you know what?
10:24I've had enough now.
10:25I've had an unbelievable career.
10:26I want to finish while I'm still in a really good place.
10:29I want it to be on my own terms.
10:30And I think that's what some people don't realize, that the mental side, you get to a stage in your life where you have had enough, regardless of anything.
10:38He's on the ball again.
10:40Jordi Alba, the return from Suarez.
10:44And now back to Miami's number nine.
10:47That's Mazzafato, who does well to fend off Luis Suarez.
10:52Now, on that second goal, surely Lionel Messi gets credited with the primary assist.
10:57He now has 43 goal contributions this year.
11:01That's now six away from the single-season MLS record.
11:04And Carlos Vela looking to answer back.
11:07Oh, the miss.
11:08Chade making a run.
11:09Couldn't get on the end of it.
11:10Well, if ever an opportunity summed up Atlanta's season, it was that.
11:13It's really good play all the way to the final third.
11:17The ball into the box is lovely as well.
11:20You just see a lovely run.
11:21Just gets beyond Alonso.
11:23Sorry, just gets beyond Alba.
11:24Alfonso puts a lovely ball into the box.
11:27And this time, since Chiare, it's a perfect opportunity to half the deficit.
11:34Not able to do it, though.
11:37First substitution for Red to Miami.
11:39Yannick Bright with his team up by two subbed out.
11:42We'll get a look at Fafa Pico to come into the match in this 56th minute.
11:47You go back to that playoff loss last year against this Atlanta side.
12:01And for all the star power that Inter Miami had, the man they were missing, strangely enough, a college pick out of New Hampshire.
12:10Bright was unavailable that day.
12:12What a difference maker he had become by that point in the postseason.
12:16I was sorely missed.
12:19When you watch him, he's a player in midfield for me that can do the job of two players.
12:23And when you have Alzate for Latte, Latte, who won't get on this.
12:28And when you have a player like that, it means that you can then have more players that want to go forward and more players that want to play with freedom.
12:34And it's a role that doesn't necessarily stand out, as in terms of being pleasing on the eye.
12:39But his teammates can guarantee you every single one of them appreciates him.
12:462-0 Miami lead.
12:48Looking to go to 62 points on the season.
12:51A win for Inter Miami tonight assures a top-four finish.
12:57And the home field advantage that goes along with it in the best-of-three first-round series.
13:04Multiple tugs of the shirt on the near side of the Sarra Rodriguez.
13:17It's the foul that's given.
13:19I don't think, I think it's Sanchez.
13:20I'm not too sure that he actually makes the foul.
13:22I think he wins the ball cleanly.
13:23I think it just happened just before from a few other players.
13:27It's when you see the challenge that comes in now.
13:30The ball's won.
13:30Sorry.
13:31It's a Fonzo that wins the ball.
13:32I think he was just fouled earlier than that.
13:38Alba free kick.
13:39A log in the direction of Messi.
13:42That's headed out by Muiyamba.
13:43Lionel Messi factoring into both goals on the evening.
13:46He scored once, assisted on another.
13:50The 2-0 scoreline we have here.
13:54Sergio Busquets.
13:55I think most would agree Inter-Miami will have the tougher game than Cincinnati on Decision Day.
14:03The league is unpredictable.
14:04We know that.
14:05But Inter-Miami will be on the road against Nashville.
14:08It'll be Cincinnati at home next weekend against long-since-eliminated Montreal.
14:14But that race for second appears to be coming down to Decision Day.
14:22We got now Messi.
14:26Busquets.
14:26Lujan with the Herons seemingly in control here.
14:42Gathered near side, Jordi Alba.
14:43Played back by Weigand.
15:01Switched to the left.
15:02Brought down.
15:03Alba once again takes a peek into the box.
15:06His service.
15:07Locked away.
15:10Now for a Miami throw.
15:11Fafa Pico.
15:22Chester down by Suarez.
15:24That's Alzante there to police.
15:25And a shot.
15:26Soft one is handled here with ease by Jaden Hibbert.
15:30Off the foot of Luis Suarez.
15:34I think when you look at Inter-Miami, I think the most important thing, obviously, yes, they want to win the game.
15:38But I think Mascherano, he'll be desperate for a clean sheet.
15:41And they've had two in their last 24 going into this game.
15:44And one of the things said, he said that the team needs to remain in its shape on a consistent basis defensively.
15:51Rios Novo off his line to deal with that.
15:56One back by Miami.
15:57Now Busquets.
15:59Pressured by Lotte a lot.
16:00But the release for Messi.
16:02But the release for Messi.
16:02Lionel Messi.
16:04Suarez.
16:06Able to work this.
16:08Fafa Pico reverses course.
16:09His service.
16:11Off the left foot.
16:12Defended away.
16:13Suarez again.
16:14Oh my goodness.
16:16What a strike.
16:17Luis Suarez.
16:18And the Barcelona boys have come to play tonight.
16:23They've combined for all three.
16:25Inter-Miami on a roll.
16:28It's a 3-0 game in Chase Stadium.
16:33And the chase for second place in the Eastern Conference.
16:37Very much in play.
16:38It's an unbelievable strike.
16:45And physics will tell you that that ball should still be rising now.
16:49It's unbelievable.
16:51Give great credit to Pico.
16:52He always makes a difference when he comes onto the pitch.
16:54But then as he falls.
16:55He's actually falling.
16:56And he's going backwards.
16:57What a strike that is.
16:58It's an amazing strike.
17:01He's not even coming straight onto it.
17:03Not only is he going backwards.
17:04But he's also falling.
17:05So more often than not when you do that.
17:07The ball rises.
17:07But he's able to keep it down.
17:09He's able to get the power on it.
17:11And he's able to get it on target.
17:13And that is an outstanding volley.
17:15From an outstanding center forward over the years.
17:18And you said a lot of the times he's been the provider this season.
17:22And he was a goal scorer then on what a goal it was.
17:24It's his 10th goal of the MLS season.
17:27It is his 30th goal in 54 career MLS regular season games.
17:37To the MLS season.
17:45The deck stacked against the Atlanta United side.
17:46From the very start tonight.
17:50With so many of their most experienced players unavailable.
17:54They have watched it in Miami go up by three.
17:56Here's Alzate for the five
17:58stripes.
18:06Atlanta a side that will finish
18:08with the fewest points in their
18:09nine year history.
18:10They've won only once on the
18:12road all season.
18:14It was against Nashville August
18:1530th 16 games away from
18:18Mercedes Benz Stadium.
18:19They've still scored only nine
18:22times looking to get on the
18:23board here.
18:24They descend that through
18:27Fort Yard A instead back the
18:29other way comes the Haitian
18:31Fafa Pico.
18:42Here's Messi.
18:46How do I end a.
18:51Rodriguez who can bring it from
18:56distance.
18:57Messi joins the attack.
18:58Lionel Messi still following
19:00through.
19:01That's cleared out towards the
19:02middle of the park.
19:05We got.
19:07And they recycle for Busquets.
19:10Messi again.
19:12Miami feeling it now.
19:13What a ball through.
19:14Suarez looking for a second.
19:16Fought off by Hibbert.
19:17It's out for a goal kick.
19:18It's brilliant football once
19:20again.
19:21Putting on a clinic at the
19:22moment.
19:23And Messi always finding space
19:25in congested areas.
19:26Six players around him.
19:27Doesn't matter.
19:28Finds the ball.
19:29Finds the ball.
19:30When it goes across you think
19:32Suarez is going to make it four
19:33and get his second of the game.
19:35Just wasn't able to keep it
19:36down.
19:39Seen this so many times with
19:40Messi with minimal movement at
19:42the top of the box.
19:43Still the ability to beat
19:44multiple defenders and continue
19:46through.
19:47The most difficult thing to do at
19:49times.
19:50As a defender when you're playing
19:51against attacker.
19:52Is when attackers stand still.
19:54Because when attackers stand still
19:56you're trying to get your
19:57defensive position.
19:58Watch the amount of times that
19:59Messi stands still.
20:01And space opens up.
20:02Because he knows that as a
20:04defender you're going to
20:05retreat when the pressure is
20:06on.
20:07And when you're doing that.
20:08Every step back you take when
20:09he's stood still.
20:10You're going further and further
20:11away from him.
20:12And it's.
20:13I've always said it.
20:14Lot a lot will run on to this.
20:17That's a terrific strike and he
20:18didn't miss by much but close
20:20call the story again for
20:22Emmanuel.
20:23Lot a lot.
20:24It's a good effort but that's
20:25that's what they haven't done
20:26enough of this this evening
20:28Atlanta.
20:29They haven't gambled they
20:30haven't looked to get behind
20:31the back four because you
20:33know there's no question about
20:34it.
20:35The opportunities have been on
20:36and it's a good effort as well
20:37from later level just not able
20:38to keep the ball down.
20:39We're just going back to
20:40to Messi when when you watch
20:42him.
20:43Seventy five percent of the
20:44word.
20:45It's done before he gets the
20:46ball because he's so clever at
20:47finding space where there
20:48really shouldn't be any space.
20:50One back by William Barr.
20:52Chong Kui looking to answer
20:54here for Atlanta and Atlanta
20:56United wins the free kick
20:58from a dangerous spot.
21:00Set pieces have been very
21:02important to this Atlanta side.
21:05They rely on them.
21:06They've got a couple of
21:07excellent targets in Latte
21:08Lot.
21:09And shot a twenty seven percent
21:13of their goals have come off set
21:15pieces.
21:16Maybe this is their chance to
21:17make it more respectable here.
21:19Sixty five plus minutes in the
21:22number of players over it.
21:24What you have to do you have to
21:25be trying to test the goalkeeper
21:26from here.
21:27Is it twenty one twenty two
21:28yards out.
21:29It's a number of players that
21:31want the ball.
21:36have to do it.
21:37Amador.
21:39Alfonso.
21:40Timothy Ford says let's get it
21:42going.
21:43Free kick for Atlanta United.
21:48It's Alfonso back in South
21:51Florida.
21:52His chance blocked away.
21:53It's out for a corner.
21:54It looks as though it was on
21:56the other side.
21:57It looks as though it was on
21:58the other side.
21:59It looks as though it was on
22:00the other side.
22:01It looks as though it was on
22:02the other side.
22:03It sends it over.
22:04In a corner for Atlanta.
22:05It's been a good response from
22:06them.
22:07Just trying to find that far
22:08post.
22:09Yeah.
22:10Just wait.
22:11I just get in the way.
22:12I'm sure Alfonso can't do
22:13any more damage.
22:14Stephen Alzate.
22:15Twenty seven year old picked
22:16up.
22:17Midsummer by this club.
22:18The man many feel will be
22:20good for him.
22:21He's a good one.
22:22He's a good one.
22:23He's a good one.
22:24He's a good one.
22:25He's a good one.
22:26He's a good one.
22:27He's a good one.
22:28He's a good one.
22:29He's a good one.
22:30He's a good one.
22:31He's a good one.
22:32I feel will be good with a
22:33full preseason with Atlanta
22:35under his belt in twenty twenty
22:36six.
22:37The corner is his on the
22:39in swinger.
22:40Nobody in the vicinity.
22:42Come back the other way for
22:44Rio Snovo.
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22:48Orlando holding on to that one
22:50nothing lead over Vancouver.
22:52They can still earn a top four
22:54finish the Lions or they can
22:56even drop into the wild card
22:57game.
22:58It's a game of great
22:59significance for them.
23:00Seattle and Real Salt Lake LA
23:02Galaxy and FC Dallas.
23:04You've got RSL and Dallas each
23:06with a chance to clinch a
23:08playoff berth before this
23:09night is over.
23:10We'll keep you posted.
23:11Dagger Dan to Rolson has the
23:12goal for the Lions.
23:13We told you earlier.
23:14Alfonso.
23:15Alzate.
23:24Sanchez.
23:25Service.
23:26Reflected into the waiting arms
23:27of Rio Snovo.
23:40Rolled out here for Busquets.
23:44The lead is three.
23:45But the night is young.
23:46Messi.
23:47And another terrific ball.
23:48Here comes Baltasar Rodriguez
23:50crosses up with Suarez.
23:52Rodriguez.
23:56So back a second time to the
23:57foot of Messi.
24:00Service off the left foot.
24:01Got on it a second time but
24:02taken away.
24:11And Alzate to play here for
24:12Changkui.
24:17Sunday night soccer.
24:18Tomorrow night.
24:19Austin.
24:20And LAFC.
24:22And LAFC side.
24:24Trying for a seventh consecutive
24:26win.
24:27No Son.
24:28No Bowanga.
24:29He were there days ago.
24:30No problem.
24:31No.
24:32No.
24:33They got the job done.
24:34Bobesi and Amaya.
24:35I think that will have
24:36pleased.
24:37Steve Turandolo as well.
24:38Two plays that haven't had
24:39much time.
24:40But yeah they get the job
24:41done.
24:42When they get that first goal
24:43they're very very difficult
24:44to play against.
24:46And Austin we can tell you
24:47clinched the playoffs with
24:49San Jose's loss.
24:51On Sunday night soccer.
24:52Some six days ago.
24:54See Alfonso.
24:55Sat down on the field.
25:01And Alfonso occupying that
25:06right wing back position.
25:09Still no Brooks Lennon.
25:11Back to full fitness.
25:12That's one of the many issues
25:14that Ronnie Dyla.
25:15Has had to deal with.
25:18Seen very little action.
25:20Brooks Lennon in the last
25:21several weeks.
25:23It's a Fondo.
25:24Filling that role.
25:25On the right side for his
25:26side tonight.
25:27Last two years.
25:28How much of the attack went
25:29through that right side.
25:30with their number 11.
25:42Substitution coming for
25:43Atlanta United.
25:44They will make it.
25:45Now.
25:52So Alfonso's night is done.
25:54We'll get a look at the
25:5532 year old forward.
25:56Only his seventh MLS
25:57appearance came on.
25:58Togashi.
25:59Is into the match.
26:04Signed in January.
26:05After playing.
26:06In Japan.
26:11Second substitution of the
26:12night.
26:15For Atlanta United.
26:16In a three nil game.
26:18In a Miami.
26:19Looking for more.
26:24First involvement.
26:25For Togashi.
26:26He's fouled.
26:31Schemes.
26:32Like this.
26:33That make you look ahead.
26:34To the upcoming playoffs.
26:35In Major League Soccer.
26:37The shield won by.
26:38Philadelphia.
26:41Figures to be a war of
26:42attrition in the Eastern
26:43Conference.
26:44And I think there's real debate.
26:45About which team would be
26:46favored to get to MLS Cup.
26:48Yeah.
26:49And I think.
26:50There's an argument.
26:51For most teams.
26:52That will make the playoffs.
26:53Because.
26:54What is unique about.
26:55This year's playoffs.
26:56There's no team.
26:57Really.
26:58That plays the same way.
26:59You've got teams that want to
27:00dominate the ball.
27:01You've got teams that play free
27:02of the back.
27:03Teams that want to play
27:04counter attacking.
27:05For every team.
27:06I think.
27:07To say.
27:08Okay.
27:09They believe that they can get
27:10to MLS Cup.
27:11And I don't think that's a
27:12regular.
27:13Occurrence.
27:14And.
27:15You know.
27:16You only have to look at
27:17Columbus.
27:18You know.
27:19Columbus this year.
27:20They potentially could be
27:21playing.
27:22In a wild card game.
27:23Who would have thought that
27:24at the start of the season.
27:25But that's just been the
27:26quality this season.
27:27Turn by.
27:28Muyam Bah.
27:29Fan appreciation night.
27:30They.
27:31Loved what they've seen
27:32to this point.
27:33In South Florida.
27:3472nd minute.
27:35We're getting a look at Brad
27:36Guzan.
27:37On the Atlanta bench.
27:39The Atlanta legend.
27:40The MLS Cup champion.
27:41And the last player remaining
27:42from that side that won it
27:43all.
27:44In 2018.
27:45We mentioned Miami on
27:46decision day will be at
27:47Nashville.
27:48Atlanta will be home.
27:49Against DC United.
27:50And the prevailing wisdom
27:51says.
27:52Guzan.
27:53Will get one last start in
27:54that game.
27:55Messi.
27:56Comes ahead with this.
27:57Punches it ahead.
27:58Tadio Allende.
27:59To run on to it for into Miami.
28:03Lionel Messi.
28:04Alba who has a goal in his
28:06final home regular season game.
28:07They work it back for Messi.
28:09Draws the attention of a few.
28:10Able to work this across.
28:11Rodriguez.
28:12And it's handled here.
28:13By Hebert.
28:14And just to clarify there has been.
28:25Not even a hint.
28:26Able to work this across.
28:27Rodriguez.
28:28And it's handled here.
28:30By Hebert.
28:36And just to clarify there has been.
28:38Not even a hint.
28:39Publicly.
28:40Of bread.
28:41Was and's plans to retire at the
28:42Suzanne's plans to retire at the end of this season but it's Hibbert getting this run of games
28:48and if this is the end for that man in 2025 what a remarkable career it's been the stops at Aston
28:55Villa Middlesbrough representing the United States men's national team the Copa America
29:00Centenario run to the semi-final as we watch Giare for Atlanta in what might be the swan song for him
29:09next week I thought he was brilliant last season as well and then you know when you speak to Kenny
29:14Miller he one of the things he said is that he's been brilliant with Hibbert he's been a real mentor
29:19and when you have a senior senior professional like that it just helps know when the younger
29:23plays because they can pass on their experiences in certain situations tells you a lot about
29:29tells you a lot about Brad Guzan
29:31that's how he wanted for a goal kick
29:36and gets down Sanchez's unable to keep that ball in it's out for a goal kick
29:40player comparison is presented by Celsius pure passion and maximum energy with zero
30:01sugar I think when play like Suarez we know how efficient he is look at this into Miami
30:06team they are into efficient it's as simple as that you give three chances up they'll
30:10score two goals at least whereas with Atlanta it's a different story you know they they do
30:15everything so well to the final third they get in good positions and then they just waste it
30:18and that's that's when you're playing against the tournament you have to take your chances
30:22because you know that they will take their chances
30:25Togashi for Atlanta
30:31not so federal better call situation went from difficult to worse early in this match with the
30:47loss of steon gregerson to injury there's chat a little bit ago from long range blocked away by
30:52waygant but I also think it's the decision-making because you see chiara gets himself in a good
30:56position it goes from the stripe maybe 25 30 yards out but you've got chong kui who's made a great
31:01run down the outside of them and I think a lot of it does come down to decision making when they're
31:05getting in that final third and you know somehow you have to make this team a collective because I
31:09think a lot of the times this year it's they've played as individuals and one of the things that
31:14I would say is when you're when you're confident you can look after your own game and you can help
31:18others when you're not confident then you're trying your best just to keep yourself afloat and I
31:23think that's what we've seen at times with Atlanta and that's what makes them look like a team of
31:27individuals because everybody's looking after their own game because it isn't where it should be
31:31well the lesson learned in this league is that it doesn't have to be a long way from out of the
31:38playoffs to back to the top the LA Galaxy proved that last year in MLS the only time the Seattle
31:45Sounders have ever missed in their MLS history they bounced back to accomplish some very special
31:50things if the talent is there it'll take the right person to mold this group moving forward and the
31:56question will turn to whether Ronnie Dyla is that man moving forward at some point and I think you can
32:01look at it the other way as well teams that have a great season if they don't get things right or
32:07there's injuries they can find themselves at the wrong end because it's very very competitive
32:10and I'm really interested to see a number of teams in the offseason they you know there's some teams
32:16that have got some gaps to fill I think Atlanta is one of them I think it's a situation not just
32:21on the field but off the field as well which players fit what direction do they want to go in
32:25going forward and it's going to be fascinating to see here's shot a trying to find another gear and
32:32does on Ovilus works it across but it's taken away and to the foot of Baltasar Rodriguez
32:38picks up Jordi Alba I think just going back to Atlanta the best teams they have an identity and you
32:50see that in identity within five minutes of watching them Atlanta they've struggled with their identity
32:56what are they are they three at the back are they four at the back of the possession base are they
32:59counter-attacking and they can play different ways you know at different parts of the season
33:06and neither is getting them any joy we'll watch Allende after the takeaway gives here to Messi
33:12Lionel Messi gives this up Alba Messi again trying to work this across into Miami saves possession
33:24here's Jordi Alba on his big knife floats it in and waiting on it is Jadon Hibbert
33:29quick distribution for latte a lot 78 minute into Miami in the driver's seat here at Chase Stadium
33:41with one game to go this 2025 season it stands now they'd be the third seed in the Eastern Conference
33:50yes they could get up to two next weekend it's a poor challenge for Reagan just puts his
33:56his elbow right into the face
34:03it's a poor challenge surprised he's not surprised the referee hasn't pulled the yellow card out there
34:09because he said it's a poor challenge on Latte line glad you mentioned that we have been card free tonight
34:16yeah this game it was a check which was rather expedient
34:28we mentioned way get with fray away Jamaican national team what a stunner last night with the
34:35reggae boys losing to chorus out to nothing in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying
34:39with Andre Blake in gold on the wrong end of a 2 0 scoreline
34:46Alza a
34:50here's latte lot
34:57Lujan does well to shepherd that out
35:02we mentioned the difference tonight for into Miami the center back pairing that might be preferred Alan
35:07Falcone unavailable and the two together Robbie less and Lujan have done their job so far but
35:13they've not been tested
35:14again thinking
35:15when you look at the players that Atlanta have available then you know what you need to do
35:21they've got plays that are quick that can link but then go we've only seen them try and stretch stretch the game a couple of times
35:27now the change is made
35:30now the change is made
35:31obviously less is done and we'll see Ryan sailor
35:34come on on cue
35:36as Tomas obvious exits here
35:39late stages of the second half
35:41in the 80th minute all into Miami by 3
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36:14there
36:15Pete Cole
36:16beat Sanchez
36:17one on one
36:18fapa Pete God
36:19and I work this across
36:20headed away only as far as Rodriguez
36:23Althussar Rodriguez
36:26now
36:27messy
36:30Busquets
36:32He's taken the long way out of harm's way as in Atlanta United here they come the other
36:44way.
36:45Muyamba able to play this out wide.
36:48Togashi picks up his man top of the box.
36:52Muyamba continuing his run shot.
36:54Hey with a chance denied.
36:56Rio Snowbo out to make the play.
37:00It's brave from Rio Snowbo to see eventually the ball goes to T.R.A.
37:14I think it's a really good save from the goalkeeper because he just takes it out of the way.
37:19The T.R.A. that's why Atlanta wide the corner to being a goal kick with a good break from
37:24Atlanta.
37:25Delve more into this in the coming weeks as we watch Suarez beat the first man.
37:30And continue on past Nacifero now Messi with the lead at three Lionel Messi able to work
37:37it across tangled up in the box Suarez there it's denied by Atlanta out towards midfield.
37:49Rodriguez Alba here's Fafa Pico tried to lay that off the Suarez still alive ball trying to find
38:04the handle Messi in the middle of it all in Miami nearly took it back a second time.
38:11Tadio Allende Rodriguez.
38:17Jordi Alba the return for Alba who's on a goal tonight.
38:32Messi again Messi still Messi deflected out it's out for a Miami corner.
38:39A few of the Atlanta plays especially the younger plays now starting to feel it.
38:43A bit of cramp.
38:44Tadio Sanchez that's down and this one they've had a lot of running to do without the ball.
38:51And I think for young players as well it could be the occasion as well the adrenaline that's
38:55pumping starting to feel the effects late on in the game.
39:01This exclusive net cam replay is brought to you by T-Mobile.
39:13It was good play from Atlanta just see eventually the ball goes to T-R-A.
39:17He slops his own rear snowball he gets to touching it that's why Atlanta themselves they wanted a corner.
39:23Just to come in together this are Inciare and Alba.
39:39Inciare and Alba ready now for the corner.
40:06No signal yet from Timothy Ford to restart.
40:15Substitution is going to happen first.
40:18Cooper Sanchez will be subbed out in his first MLS start.
40:26And we'll get a look at the 21 year old striker.
40:31The Liberian and his MLS debut Patrick Weyer
40:35will come into the match and that MLS debut actually took place with Minnesota.
40:42As a loons homegrown this is an MLS debut for Atlanta United for Patrick Weyer.
40:48And if you're all wondering no relation.
40:54Fafa Pico curling shot big save made by Hibbert.
40:58It's a great save as well said about Pico before more often than not when he comes off the bench makes a difference.
41:04He makes an impact and Hibbert made some very very good saves this evening.
41:08That's probably the best of the lot.
41:12After Miami knocking on the door again corner by Suarez is played short.
41:16Here's Messi.
41:25Stopped by Chiade gets it out of harm's way.
41:28To the foot of Rodriguez.
41:43Pico.
41:47Rodriguez cut it back.
41:49Waiting to police the box was Muyamba.
41:58Scoreline says all inner Miami.
42:00The momentum is inner Miami's.
42:02Alba over the top.
42:03Here's Messi.
42:04Flag stays down.
42:05Lionel Messi.
42:06Oh my.
42:08He bags a brace.
42:09Second of the night.
42:1126 on the season.
42:12And it's a fourth spot on the board on fan appreciation night.
42:30It looks as though he's timed his run to perfection as well.
42:36I say it's a lovely ball.
42:37Alba returning the favor.
42:41And then Messi.
42:42Takes the touch.
42:43Allows it to bounce a couple of times.
42:45Then puts the ball into the back of the net.
42:47The understanding between the two players.
42:49The run from Messi.
42:50He does look like he is in an onside position.
42:53As the ball is played.
42:56And he does the rest.
42:57As he does more often than not.
43:00What a performance from Messi.
43:01What a performance from Alba as well.
43:03Those two have been the stars of the show.
43:05And it appears he's put some distance between himself and Denny Buonga.
43:12In the race for the golden boot.
43:1626 goals on the season.
43:18Two more than Buonga for Lionel Messi.
43:24Three goal contributions on the night.
43:26Some Argentine teammates enjoying the show from the sweet pitch side tonight.
43:3544 goal contributions on the year now for Lionel Messi.
43:42That's five shy of the single season record in MLS.
43:46One more game to play and the story line of the weekend really is remarkable.
43:58Not playing for his beloved Argentina last night at nearby Hard Rock Stadium.
44:03Here's Suarez.
44:04From the sharp angle tried to play it across repelled by Atlanta United this time and out for a throw.
44:16He never likes to come off Lionel Messi.
44:19Substitution is coming.
44:21For into Miami it is.
44:26Baltasar Rodriguez subbed out.
44:29Santiago Morales the 18 year old homegrown and the son of assistant coach Javier Morales is into the match.
44:35He never likes to come off the match.
44:44Played back for Jordi Alba.
44:53Messi ahead.
44:56With the lead at four.
44:58Suarez.
44:59Messi.
44:59Messi.
45:05Messi.
45:08Cleanly won by the fresh legs of Morales.
45:11Now Pico.
45:14In Miami.
45:15Still on the front foot looking for five.
45:19Mazzafetto into the match early.
45:24Rolls out.
45:26A reminder.
45:28Wall to wall decision day coverage kicks off next Saturday October 18th 4 30 p.m.
45:33Eastern a special 90 minute edition of MLS countdown and La Previa leading you right into the early
45:39slate of games at 6 p.m. Eastern time and then keep it here.
45:43MLS season past 360 will have you covered in the interval getting you ready for the 9 p.m.
45:48Eastern time.
45:49Eastern time matches decision day.
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45:58Eastern time to cap the 2025 regular season in MLS next week.
46:04Challenge by Alzate.
46:07This ball is out.
46:09It'll be a goal kick fans looking for a penalty looking for number five on the night.
46:13I don't think there was enough in it.
46:20I don't think there's enough in it.
46:21Pico he's the one.
46:22He initiates.
46:23We're coming together.
46:25Touch here by Suarez.
46:29Messi tries to play it ahead.
46:30It rolls here innocently for Hibbert.
46:33We're in stoppage time.
46:34Two minutes of additional time at minimum hosted by the fourth official Lionel Messi tonight.
46:41Setting some more NLS history.
46:43He has nine multiple goal games this season.
46:49And that is the most all time in a single MLS season by any player.
46:55And that is the most all time in a single MLS season.
46:58Simply incredible.
47:00Three assists in his previous MLS game.
47:03Three goal contributions including the brace here tonight.
47:09Atlanta.
47:11Looking to get on the board.
47:13Togashi.
47:16They work it across.
47:17Weya plays it ahead.
47:19Not a lot.
47:20Can't do much with it.
47:22Defended away and time here for
47:24Weyga to get on this.
47:26Marcello Weyga.
47:29Final half minute.
47:38Here's Messi again.
47:40On a two goal night from long range.
47:43Saw Hibbert cheating a bit and sends it away.
47:46And got the crowd out of their seats.
47:49What a show he's put on tonight.
47:52He's just he's incredible.
47:53He's just an absolute joy to watch.
47:56Full time has been called into Miami.
48:00Takes care of business.
48:014-0 is your final.
48:04They're now tied on points with FC Cincinnati in the race for second place in the Eastern Conference.
48:11They'll need a result next weekend better than that of Cincinnati.
48:19Cincinnati's the team with fate in its own hand next weekend in the race for second place.
48:24But if they slip if they leave any points on the table into Miami has assured tonight that the door is ajar for them.
48:32They have they have so much in their team going forward.
48:35But I think the most pleasing thing.
48:36Yes, they scored four goals.
48:38It's the clean sheet because they have been few and far between.
48:41And that's what I think that Maserano constantly says.
48:43He says we need to have a better shape defensively.
48:46So I'm sure that he'll be happy with what happened this evening, although Atlanta didn't offer too much.
48:52I'm sure we've said this before.
48:55This is the player of the match and his name, my friend.
49:01It's Messi.
49:02It's that man in your picture.
49:03And he's just unbelievable.
49:06The way that he goes about things, whether it be goals, whether it be assists,
49:09he just makes everything look so, so easy.
49:13And like I say, the amount of times he finds himself in space.
49:15You're playing against a team that's playing a 5-3-2.
49:18Really condensed.
49:19And he's always going and finding space.
49:21Then he drops a little bit deeper and he finds Alba.
49:23And Alba nonchalantly just puts it over Hibbert into the back of the net.
49:27The understanding and the chemistry between these players that have played together for so long.
49:34Can probably play with each other with blindfolds on.
49:38It's just brilliant.
49:40And then the final icing on the cake.
49:43Right place, right time, great run.
49:45And as always, great finish.
49:4926 goals going into decision day at Nashville next Saturday.
49:55Well, no one is going anywhere in this stadium because they know what is to come.
50:00A celebration of the career of another Miami player who found the back of the net earlier tonight.
50:06And that's Jordi Alba.
50:10The remarkable career for the man who won the Euros in 2012 with Spain.
50:16Never won the World Cup but appeared in the World Cup three times.
50:202014, 2018 and 2022.
50:23A look at some of his work through the years.
50:26He's, he's just been, he's been unbelievable.
50:29And what I love about the likes of Alba, Messi, Suarez and Busquets, they have not let their standards drop.
50:34Doesn't matter what part of the game it is.
50:36And that's why they're able to play the highest level.
50:38That's why they go so long.
50:39That's why they're so good.
50:41Because their competitive side is unbelievable.
50:44You see he just slips there but continuously just gets into those positions.
50:49This time it's Busquets and then a dummy by Suarez.
50:51But he's like a left winger.
50:53And he has the understanding.
50:54He has the ability to get back as well.
50:57But he's such an attacking tool.
50:59This time he's playing it through for Suarez.
51:01And any young left back who wants to improve all the time.
51:04Just watch him, watch him on a consistent basis.
51:06Because yes, he gets football.
51:08Very, very rarely do you see him beaten defensively.
51:11And he just plays with a smile in his place.
51:13You can tell that he just loves to play football.
51:17And that speaks for itself as well.
51:19Supporters shield with Inter Miami.
51:21But before that, six domestic titles with Barcelona.
51:25Five times winning the domestic cup, the Copa del Rey.
51:29And the Champions League title is something that is important.
51:32I spoke with Javier Mascherano and I asked the question.
51:36What's the most special moment for you in the great career of Jordi Alba?
51:41And he referenced Champions League because Alba was not part of the team
51:46that had defeated Man United years earlier.
51:49Sorry for including that as part of the story, Danny.
51:51But you can include another one.
51:53In Berlin in 2015, it was Mascherano and Alba
51:58that comprised the left side of the Barcelona defense.
52:01And the 3-1 win over Juventus to give him his long Champions League title.
52:05Good evening.
52:08Good evening, family.
52:11Good evening.
52:12Good evening.
52:13This is another extremely special night, and in the name of my brother Jose and David Beckham,
52:22and of all the fans of Inter Miami, this night we get out of another big fan of football,
52:30Jordy Alba. Jordy, since the first day you came to this club,
52:36you are dressed with your passion, you have made a huge difference in this club,
52:44you have been part of our history, and as I said earlier, you are part of your family,
52:51you are always going to live in this club.
52:54Please, join me in greeting and giving thanks to Jordy Alba and his family,
53:04Roma, Piero, Paolo and Bruna. Jordy.
53:10Walking to the middle of the field,
53:12our number 18 Miami, let me hear you.
53:16Jordy Alba, accompanied by his wife, Roma Ventura,
53:21and his children, Piero, Bruna and Paola.
53:25A strong applause Miami, let me hear you for Jordy Alba, wonderful career.
53:29Thank you for your football Jordy.
53:34Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy, Jordy.
53:47Jordy Alba, una palabra de Jordy, un verdadero crack, y sabes que lo que te queremos,
53:52sabes que esta aventura tuya de venir aquí al sur de la Florida, has vestido este club con clase, con elegancia, y con la pasión que te caracteriza.
54:02Hermano, te queremos.
54:04Gracias.
54:14Hola a todos.
54:16En primer lugar, me gustaría agradecer a mi familia, a mis padres, a mi hermano, por los valores que me han transmitido durante toda mi vida.
54:33Y especialmente a lo más importante de mi vida, que es mi mujer, mis tres hijos.
54:40Gracias por el apoyo que me habéis dado durante esta carrera.
54:44Siempre, bueno, en general, hablo en general, los protagonistas somos los jugadores, pero detrás pues tenemos un entorno espectacular,
54:51y en este caso no puedo estar más orgulloso de vosotros cuatro.
54:57Y bueno, agradecer a toda la afición de Inter Miami.
55:02Por el apoyo del primer día que llegué, especialmente a mis compañeros, a todos los trabajadores del club,
55:19a los que están detrás del terreno de juego, que son igual de importantes que los jugadores.
55:24Y bueno, esto se acaba. Aún queda un partido más el playoff, pero intentaremos ganar para dejar al club en lo más alto.
55:34Y luego, pues, agradecer también a Jorge especialmente, porque bueno, es el que verdaderamente, bueno, apostó por mí para que viniera.
55:44Y también a su hermano José, a David, a Xavi y a todos los trabajadores que conforman Inter Miami. Muchas gracias a todos.
55:54Aficionados, por favor, vean un vistazo a los marcadores para un video que preparamos para Jordi Alba.
56:01Jordi, hermanito, felicitarte por la maravillosa carrera que hiciste.
56:11Dejaste un legado muy grande dentro de los laterales izquierdos en la historia del fútbol.
56:19Hermano, nada, solo quería felicitarte por tu grandiosa carrera, lo que has sido como jugador.
56:26Gracias, Señor.
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