"We obviously faced a rival who is the three-time champion of Mexico, a rival who has been playing the same way for years, who has a very clear style and that is why they have ach
Lionel Messi's goal celebration during Inter Miami's friendly against Club América sparked significant controversy. Facing relentless jeers from Mexican fans, Messi responded with a provocative gesture referencing Argentina's superior World Cup record.
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi shocked fans with his recent celebration against Club America, drawing criticism from a former Mexico World Cup player on Instagram. Inter Miami star Lionel Messi started the year with a goal in a friendly against Club America,
Lionel Messi celebrated Inter Miami's equalizer by taunting Club America and Mexico fans for their lack of World Cup success.
Inter Miami may have only been back in preseason play for about five days or so but Lionel Messi didn't need long to score his first goal of 2025 facing Club America in Las Vegas or to show off a unique celebration.
Lionel Messi 'shushed' the Mexican fans who were booing and showing disrespectful gestures by reminding them of THIS certain fact. WATCH.
Lionel Messi rubbed salt in the wounds of booing Mexican fans by appearing to bring up their dismal World Cup record. The 37-year-old was on target in Inter Miami’s pre-season victory over
Lionel Messi scored a goal, and Inter Miami outlasted the Mexican champions, Club América, in a preseason clash in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Midway through the first half, Messi scored an equalizing header. His celebration was far from typical. After briefly celebrating with Luis Suárez and his teammates, he turned towards the section of Club América fans who had been relentlessly targeting him. He displayed his iconic number 10 jersey, and with a defiant gesture, pointed toward them.
Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.
Former Mexico international Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista has hit out at Lionel Messi on Instagram for his antics during Inter Miami's friendly clash against Club America.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said that her country was sending support in part because many Mexican people live in the Los Angeles area.