Lionel Messi was honored for his 45 career trophies before Inter Miami's match against Chicago Fire, but did not start in Miami's recent game against Toronto, as coach Tata Martino opted to rest him and other star players with the playoffs approaching. Messi came on as a substitute in the 61st minute, having already scored 17 goals in 17 matches this season. Inter Miami has secured the top seed in the MLS playoffs and aims to break the league's single-season points record of 73. The team is set to play its first playoff match at home on October 25. Meanwhile, Messi will join the Argentine national team for World Cup qualifying matches, potentially affecting his availability for Miami's regular-season finale against New England on October 19.