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Messi, the World Cup, and the Defending Champions | Episode 259

Podcast: Miami Total Futbol Radio
Published: Feb 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 5505
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Summary

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's MLS title defense is about to begin, but smack dab in the middle of that campaign is Messi's quest to also defend Argentina's World Cup crown. Co-hosts Franco Panizo and Jose Armando discuss Messi's busy year, analyze Inter Miami's outlook, preview the star-studded opener vs. LAFC, and more in a jam-packed 2026 Season Preview episode.