Lionel Messi loses his cool after dramatic draw
Lionel Messi provided two assists for Inter Miami, but the Argentine star wasn’t happy with everything after the 2-2 draw against New York City.
Messi shines with two assists but shows frustration
37-year-old Lionel Messi played a key role with two assists in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw against New York City. However, a video shared by MARCA shows Messi visibly upset with the referee’s performance. The Argentine superstar’s frustration earned him a yellow card after the final whistle.
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🚨 Lionel Messi ended up furious with the referee after the controversial Inter Miami vs. New York match, which ended 2-2.
The Herons had to play over an hour with one player less.#MLS #Messi pic.twitter.com/wSGhtrZuuA
— MARCA in English 🇺🇸 (@MARCAinENGLISH) February 23, 2025
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Match-winner in freezing conditions
Last week, Messi featured for Inter Miami against Sporting Kansas City in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Despite freezing temperatures dropping to -14°C, Messi secured a 1-0 victory for Miami, scoring the only goal of the match and proving his class in harsh conditions.
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From European glory to MLS reunions
After a stellar European career with FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, Messi left Europe in the summer of 2023. Now, he plays for Inter Miami, co-owned by former England star David Beckham. At Miami, Messi has reunited with former Barcelona teammates Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
