Is Lionel Messi in trouble for breaching a major MLS rule? Miami spokeswoman gives details

Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi finally ended the fans' wait and made his MLS (Major League Soccer) debut against New York Red Bulls. Messi was not included in Inter Miami's starting eleven, but he eventually came to the field as a substitute in the econd half of the play. The Argentine Football star didn't disappoint the fans in attendace, as he scored a goal in the 89th minute of the match.

3 things you need to know 

• Inter Miami defeated New York Red Bulls by a scoreline of 2-0 
• Inter Miami has not lost a single match since the arrival of Lionel Messi
• Miami will now face Nashville in their next MLS fixture on August 31, 2023 

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Has Lionel Messi breached an MLS rule?

(Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi during the MLS / Image: AP) 

After making his MLS debut against New York Red Bulls, Lionel Messi seems to be in trouble as he might have breached a rule. The Argentine football star didn't speak to the media after Inter Miami's win against the New York Red Bulls. As per the MLS rules, players have to be available for media interviews after the match. The rule was confirmed by MLS' divisions executive vice president of communications, Dan Courtemanche. 

Inter Miami spokeswoman offers update on Lionel Messi's MLS rule breach issue

Amidst the chaos, Inter Miami's spokeswoman Molly Dreska has come up with a major update on the issue and believes that Lionel Messi not facing the media is a violation of the MLS rules. Moreover, there is a possibility that the seven-time Ballon d’Or and World Cup-winning captain might face a punishment. But no decision has been made till now. 

Coming back to the game, Inter Miami mid-fielder Diego Gomez scored the opening goal of the match against the New York Red Bulls in the 37th minute. Inter Miami's head coach Tata Martino, kept Lionel Messi on the bench and brought him on the field when an hour was left in the match. 

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Lionel Messi continued his dream form for the Herons and scored a goal in the 89th minute of the match as Miami sealed a victory by 2-0 against the New York Red Bulls. In the 9 match-ups played so far for Inter Miami, Messi has scored a total of 11 goals with 3 assists.