Messi Assist Guides Inter Miami to Third Straight MLS Playoff Appearance
Lionel Messi provided two assists as Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 2-0, securing their spot in the MLS playoffs.
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| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 90% |
| 15 Oct, 03:10 UTC | 90% |
| 14 Oct, 23:14 UTC | 97% |
| 14 Oct, 20:38 UTC | 90% |
| 14 Oct, 03:35 UTC | 91% |
| 13 Oct, 20:56 UTC | 97% |
| 13 Oct, 15:57 UTC | 49% |
| 11 Oct, 01:53 UTC | 91% |
| 10 Oct, 14:13 UTC | 77% |
| 10 Oct, 13:43 UTC | 91% |
| 10 Oct, 02:13 UTC | 47% |
The story so far
2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 15 Oct 2026. SI Feed published first, on 15 October at 02:47 UTC; Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera followed 5h 37m later. The most recent article, from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera, appeared on 15 October at 08:24 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet), SI Feed.
3 prediction markets price this story:
- Lionel Messi — the market puts it at 90%, with $56 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 15 Nov 2026. The outcome is Yes if Lionel Messi finishes the 2026 MLS regular season with the most goals of any player. The outcome is No if he does not lead the league in goals. Readers often mistake the deadline for the end of the playoffs instead of the conclusion of the regular season.
- Will Lionel Messi win 2026 MLS Most Valuable Player? — the market puts it at 93%, closing 1 Jan 2027. The market resolves to "Yes" if Lionel Messi is named the 2026 MLS Most Valuable Player according to official Major League Soccer results. It resolves to "No" if any other player wins the award or if the season ends without a declared winner after December 31, 2026. Readers often mistake the linked news story about future stars for the actual MVP announcement.
- New York City — the market puts it at 1%, closing 8 Jan 2027. The market resolves to Yes if New York City wins the 2026 MLS Cup. It resolves to No if they do not win that specific championship. Readers often mistake a playoff appearance for winning the final title.
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- Polymarket Will Lionel Messi win 2026 MLS Most Valuable Player? 93%
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- Kalshi New York City 1%
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- Messi
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- New York City FC