Berterame Credits Messi for Inter Miami Momentum
Inter Miami has already clinched a playoff spot and a Concacaf Champions Cup berth before its final match against Charlotte FC.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Soccer
Inter Miami fans can take heart as Germán Berterame credits Lionel Messi and fellow veterans with lifting the squad, with the club's playoff spot already secured ahead of its final regular-season match against Charlotte FC.
Why it matters
With the playoff berth locked in, the remaining regular-season match carries less pressure, but the club's momentum heading into the postseason is what Miami supporters will be watching. Qualifying for the Concacaf Champions Cup also means more competitive matches ahead for the city's team.
Inter Miami secured its playoff spot several weeks before November 5, 2026, and qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup. The final regular-season match against Charlotte FC is the club's last game before the postseason, and the extraction does not give its date or final standings.
The players
Germán Berterame
Inter Miami forward who spoke to reporters about his recent form and the influence of the club's veteran players.
Lionel Messi
Inter Miami star whom Berterame credited with influencing the team's momentum and competitive drive.
Luis Suárez
Experienced Inter Miami player cited by Berterame as having a positive influence on the squad.
Casemiro
Experienced Inter Miami player cited by Berterame as having a positive influence on the squad.
Charlotte FC
Opponent in Inter Miami's final regular-season match.
The details
Germán Berterame spoke with reporters in a roundtable interview, including AS USA, about his recent form and the squad's direction. He said Lionel Messi is a winner who wants to win every game and is incredibly competitive, always wanting to be first in everything. Berterame also said experienced players such as Messi, Luis Suárez and Casemiro have a positive influence on the squad. Inter Miami's next step is its final regular-season match against Charlotte FC.
Timeline
Several weeks before November 5, 2026: Inter Miami secures its playoff spot.
November 5, 2026: Berterame's comments on Messi and the squad are published.
Beyond the 305
Qualifying for the Concacaf Champions Cup places Inter Miami in continental competition alongside the playoff run at home. Berterame's remarks suggest the veteran core, including Messi, Suárez and Casemiro, is shaping the squad's approach as the season closes.
For Miami fans, the playoff spot and Concacaf Champions Cup berth mean more high-stakes matches on the calendar this season. The final regular-season match against Charlotte FC is the last chance to see the squad before the postseason begins.
The takeaway
Watch the final regular-season match against Charlotte FC, since it is Inter Miami's last game before the playoffs. Keep an eye on how the veteran core, including Messi, Suárez and Casemiro, performs as the club heads into continental play.
What happens next
Inter Miami's final regular-season match against Charlotte FC is the next step before the playoffs.
Further reading
For more on the club's season, see Soccer coverage in Miami.
Source note: This article includes information reported by As.
