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Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘Do you want me to send you off' – Lionel Messi reaches boiling point with referee as Inter Miami woes worsen
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIONEL MESSI clashed with the referee after Inter Miami failed to win yet again. The MLS side have picked up just one win in six matches after drawing 3-3 with the San Jose Earthquakes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Lionel Messi clashed with the referee after Inter Miami drew with San Jose Credit: Apple TV 4 He shared some words with the official and pointed at him Credit: Apple TV 4 The ref told Messi to walk away or he would be red carded Credit: Apple TV 4 Messi had one final word before the San Jose coach tried to usher him away Credit: Apple TV Messi appeared frustrated after the final whistle and confronted ref Joe Dickerson. He pointed at the official and exchanged words with Dickerson, who reportedly said to him: 'Do you want me to send you off? Walk away!' Messi did walk away but he was still unhappy so he continued gesticulating towards the referee and pointed at him again. San Jose coach Bruce Arena tried to beckon the superstar away, and he later confirmed Messi was not happy. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL KITTED OUT Arsenal reveal new home kit with major change to badge and eye-watering price Arena said: 'Yes, yes, he was. As you know, there's a universal language when you're talking about referees. 'He was obviously not happy. And I really wanted to make sure he wasn't going to get a red card, and that's why I just tried to move him out of the way. 'Because for him to get a red card at the end of the game would have been ridiculous. 'So I just wanted to make sure we get him out of there and he's ready to play the next game for Miami.' BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Losing Messi to suspension would be been a big blow for Miami, who are fifth in the Eastern Conference, six points off top spot. Despite their struggles, Messi has continued to shine with ten goals and three assists in 15 games.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Do you want me to send you off' – Lionel Messi reaches boiling point with referee as Inter Miami woes worsen
LIONEL MESSI clashed with the referee after Inter Miami failed to win yet again. The MLS side have picked up just one win in six matches after drawing 3-3 with the San Jose Earthquakes . Advertisement 4 Lionel Messi clashed with the referee after Inter Miami drew with San Jose Credit: Apple TV 4 He shared some words with the official and pointed at him Credit: Apple TV 4 The ref told Messi to walk away or he would be red carded Credit: Apple TV 4 Messi had one final word before the San Jose coach tried to usher him away Credit: Apple TV Messi appeared frustrated after the final whistle and confronted ref Joe Dickerson. He pointed at the official and exchanged words with Dickerson, who reportedly said to him: 'Do you want me to send you off? Walk away!' Messi did walk away but he was still unhappy so he continued gesticulating towards the referee and pointed at him again. San Jose coach Bruce Arena tried to beckon the superstar away, and he later confirmed Messi was not happy. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Arena said: 'Yes, yes, he was. As you know, there's a universal language when you're talking about referees. 'He was obviously not happy. And I really wanted to make sure he wasn't going to get a red card, and that's why I just tried to move him out of the way. 'Because for him to get a red card at the end of the game would have been ridiculous. 'So I just wanted to make sure we get him out of there and he's ready to play the next game for Miami .' Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Losing Messi to suspension would be been a big blow for Despite their struggles, Messi has continued to shine with ten goals and three assists in 15 games.
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Lionel Messi storms straight down the tunnel as Inter Miami team-mates celebrate on pitch after snapping losing streak
LIONEL MESSI stormed straight down the tunnel after Inter Miami's win over New York Red Bulls. The Argentine superstar netted his side's fourth goal with a brilliant goal in the 4-1 win. 2 2 The victory broke Inter Miami 's three-game losing run across all competitions. Messi was joined on the scoresheet by Luis Suarez as well as Fafa Picault and Marcelo Weingandt. But at full time, the World Cup winner was not in the mood to celebrate with his team-mates. The Inter Miami stars lapped up the celebrations with the fans at the Chade Stadium. But the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner made his way straight down the tunnel and into the dressing room. Messi did appear to be struggling with apparent fatigue in the second half of the match. There is yet to be an official explanation for the forward's quick exit from the pitch. The win for Inter Miami followed on from their exit from the ConcaChampions by the Vancouver Whitecaps. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The three points have put the club fourth in the Eastern Conference in the MLS. Meanwhile, head coach Javier Mascherano hailed the win after the game. Lionel Messi has sent fans into a frenzy by launching a treasure hunt as superstar footballer launches new drink He said: "We needed this victory after three defeats, and to have some very good feelings again. "In the first half, we had an effectiveness that we haven't had in several games, not just that we had a lot of [goalscoring] situations. "And then we attempted in the second half with the last post entries, to manage the ball better, to control the match better. "Not to be as direct, because the last 15, 20 minutes of the first half, we lost possession of the ball, they grew and they progressed on the field. "We were trying to avoid giving them control of the game." There are six more league fixtures before Inter Miami's Club World Cup campaign kicks off in June. The team will face Al-Ahly, Porto and Palmeiras in the group stage.
