Lionel Messi: Inter Miami Star Fumes at MLS Rule During Win Over Montreal

• Inter Miami continued their excellent form with a win over Montreal
• Lionel Messi drew blank for the first time in the league this season
• The Argentina captain was angry about a rule during the first half

Lionel Messi was unimpressed with a rule during Inter Miami’s 3-2 away win over CF Montreal, and he made his displeasure known to the cameras in an uncharacteristic fashion.

Miami continued their impressive form with a win in Montreal, and it was the first time Messi had failed to record an attacking contribution in the league this season.

The Herons went 2-0 down within 32 but two late first-half goals from Matias Rojas and Luis Suarez drew them level at halftime. Benjamin Cremaschi won it in the 59th minute.

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The team opened a three-point gap over Cincinnati in the second despite the Garys having a game in hand, but they would be second regardless unless they score 10 goals in their next game.

Messi fumes at MLS rule

The Argentine was the victim of a bad tackle from George Campbell, and he had to be brought out for treatment after spending more than 15 seconds on the ground.

A new MLS rule stipulates that any player taken out for treatment will not be allowed to return to the pitch until after two minutes, leaving the captain as a spectator.

As seen in footage on social media, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was seen screaming into the camera, voicing his displeasure at watching his team, who were 2-0 down.

As translated by Goal, he said, "With this type of rule, we are doing badly.” in Spanish into the camera.

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Miami was awarded a freekick in a promising position while Messi was out and Matias Rojas stepped up to take it, dispatching it into the net in brilliant manner. If the captain was on the pitch, Rojas probably wouldn't take it.

Messi receives beautiful reception in Montreal

Sports Brief reported that Messi was received beautifully in Canada ahead of the league fixture against CF Montreal, in which Inter Miami won 3-2 to continue their impressive form.

The club's fans gathered outside the arena, and screamed the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner's name while also holding Miami and Argentina shirts with his name on them.