Inter Miami are being allowed to break MLS rules because of Lionel Messi's unparalleled appeal, it has been claimed. Lurched at the bottom of the Eastern Conference when he joined David Beckham 's franchise, Messi has guided the Herons to two trophies after scoring 30 goals in 34 games.

The Herons wrapped up the Supporters' Shield with a midweek win against Columbus Crew. Will they rotate the team ahead of the MLS Cup playoffs?

Inter Miami had already clinched the Supporters’ Shield and top seed for the MLS playoffs and remains on pace to break MLS points record with one game to go.