This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. The title defense for Inter Miami in the MLS got off to a rocky start, suffering a 0-3 defeat against Los Angeles FC away from home in the first game of the season. This outcome provoked a strong reaction from Lionel Messi, who exploded against the officiating team led by Canadian Pierre Luc Laziere after the final whistle. A video circulating on social media shows the Argentine going after the referees, while Luis Suárez tries to hold him back. 🚨🚨| BREAKING: Footage shows Lionel Messi trying to CONFRONT the referee after full-time, with Luis Suárez pulling him back to stop him from entering the officials’ dressing room. 😳🇦🇷 The Argentine had a tough night in front of nearly 76,000 fans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a record for the venue. Frustration was evident even during the match, with several discussions with the referees, apparently related to the number of fouls he was suffering from the Los Angeles FC defense.
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