# Messi and the Role of MLS Cup Final Favorites | Episode 250

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Podcast: [Miami Total Futbol Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/miami-total-futbol-radio-357775)
Published: 2025-12-03T04:19:49+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4633

## Resource

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are the favorites heading into Saturday's MLS Cup Final, but is that helpful or harmful to their chances? Co-hosts Franco Panizo, Jose Armando, and Simon Evans discuss the team's role heading into the championship game vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps, analyze the importance of the first goal, debate over whether Tadeo Allende is worthy of being a Designated Player for the future, and more.

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