Lionel Messi, fresh off leading Inter Miami to a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup, had a heated exchange with MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Wednesday, a moment captured on video that has everyone buzzing.
The Postgame Staredown and The Silent Treatment
Immediately after the final whistle, with the trophy celebration still kicking off, Messi was seen pointing directly at Garber multiple times. The Associated Press noted he initially pointed and walked away, but then he was back, interacting with Garber again and, yep, pointing that finger a second time. What was said? Nobody’s telling. Both Inter Miami and MLS have completely declined to comment on the incident. It is wild to see such a public display of frustration from the league’s biggest star directed right at the top dog, and then for everyone to button up so fast. What do you think was going down?
Messi’s Unstoppable Roll Continues for Inter Miami
While the postgame drama is grabbing headlines, let’s not forget what Messi did on the field. The dude was absolutely brilliant in the game itself, kicking off the scoring with his 100th career goal for Inter Miami in the first half. One hundred goals! And he wasn’t done! He dished out an absolute dime of an assist in the second half, sending a cross right to Casemiro, who headed it home to seal the deal and give Inter Miami that comfortable 2-0 cushion. This isn’t their first rodeo either; this Campeones Cup is just another piece of silverware for Messi and the squad, adding to their Leagues Cup win in 2023, the Supporters’ Shield in 2024, and the MLS Cup in 2025. This team just knows how to win trophies.
What’s Next for Inter Miami and Their Trophy Hunt
Inter Miami is absolutely in the mix to challenge for another trophy later this year. They’re sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference standings right now, with a solid 45 points. Nashville SC is nine points ahead for that No. 1 seed, but if these two teams end up facing each other in the Eastern Conference Final for a shot at the MLS Cup, it wouldn’t surprise anyone. When Messi is on the field, Inter Miami is a threat to win any playoff game they’re in. The journey to another MLS Cup is just heating up, and you know Messi is going to be central to every big moment.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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