Here’s how to watch Messi’s historic MLS playoff debut for free

Watching Lionel Messi play is more than just watching any game. It’s a chance to see a living legend in action. Known as one of the most famous soccer players in the “universe,” Messi has the skills and vision to make any game worth watching. Today the Argentine soccer player makes his historic debut in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

The highly anticipated game will see Inter Miami meets Atlanta United It starts in an intense best-of-three series in the first round this Friday, October 25th at 8:30pm EDT. With expectations running high, fans are excited to see how Messi and his team fare in this crucial showdown.

Since joining Inter Miami CF last season, Messi has helped the team secure the Supporters’ Shield and earlier this month he set a new single-season points record. Now the athlete is aiming for another big milestone: his 47th trophy.

I emphasize that now is the most crucial and exciting time to watch MLS games, Sammy Sadovnikthe Spanish-language play-by-play announcer for MLS Season Pass, said: “After 38 matchdays of fantastic regular season football, we are entering the best time of the season.”

The spokesman also commented: “Miami’s success will depend both on their ability to maintain the consistency shown in the regular season and on the talents of Leo Messi, the best player in the world.”

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Stream Messi’s playoff game with Inter Miami for free on Apple TV+

Football fans around the world who missed games last season have the chance to watch Lionel Messi’s historic and exciting game today, Friday October 25th. This game is available to stream for free on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV+, Apple’s official website, Apple Stores worldwide and TikTok. Apple TV+ subscribers can also enjoy all remaining playoff games at no additional cost. That is a unique opportunity to see “La Pulga” in action in the first round of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Why Apple decided to stream this for free Eddie CueApple’s Senior Vice President of Services commented: “We’re offering fans worldwide Friday’s game for free with the MLS Season Pass to celebrate a fantastic season and Messi’s first-ever appearance in the MLS Cup Playoffs.”

He also said: “This is a historic momentand we’re thrilled that viewers will have so many ways to watch.”

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In addition to the free broadcast in the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, Friday night’s game will also be broadcast live on apple.com and at Apple Stores around the world, including Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City, Apple Union Square in San Francisco and Apple The Grove in Los Angeles and Apple Store locations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Korea and Mexico.

Fans can enjoy a special “Player Spotlight: Messi” presentation of Friday’s game on TikTok, with the camera trained on Messi as he lights up the pitch. The stream will be broadcast live on the @MLS TikTok profile and simulcast on the @InterMiamiCF TikTok profile, starting five minutes before kickoff. This is the first time TikTok has streamed a full live football match with a single-player focus. Fans can register on TikTok to stream the live event.