There are any number of ways for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to wrap up the Supporters' Shield and claim the No. 1 overall seed for the MLS Cup playoffs that start later this month.

Lionel Messi played a total of 103 minutes in Inter Miami’s 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC. The World Cup winner looked fatigued, raising concerns over his physical condition. Lionel Messi is the GOAT, but even GOATs get up in age,

That's just Messi doing Messi things in MLS. As Inter Miami close in on the top seed in the Eastern Conference and are the heavy favorites to win the MLS Cup, this is a result that shows their ability to compete and really dominate against a likely fellow playoff team while not being at their best.