In a disheartening start to the new Major League Soccer season, Lionel Messi and his team Inter Miami suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat against Los Angeles FC, led by the former Tottenham star Son Heung-min. The dominant performance of Los Angeles left little room for doubt, as they thoroughly controlled the encounter, a fact acknowledged by Inter Miami’s head coach, Javier Mascherano, in his post-match comments.
The Incident That Stirred Messi’s Temper
Following the heavy loss, footage circulating on social media captured a tense moment involving Messi as he made his way toward the locker rooms. Overcome by frustration, the Argentine legend pursued the match official, who was heading in the opposite direction. Although the exact words exchanged remain undisclosed, the situation escalated until Messi’s teammate, Luis Suárez, intervened by grabbing Messi’s arm and redirecting him away from the referees’ room, thus averting a potential scandal fueled by Messi’s apparent rage.
Last season marked a historic milestone for Inter Miami, with the club clinching the Major League Soccer title for the first time in its existence, an achievement that also saw Messi crowned as the competition’s Most Valuable Player. Despite this triumphant backdrop, the recent defeat starkly contrasts with the team’s prior success, casting a shadow over their campaign’s outset.