Messi's outrage, 'vicious' Suarez barely stopped 'until just before the referee stormed'

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Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) reportedly expressed his anger toward the umpires shortly after his complete defeat against Los Angeles FC in the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLS) opener.

According to local media such as STV Deportes and Inter Miami News Hub on the 22nd (Korea time), Messi was seen trying to chase the referees heading to the referee's room after losing 0-3 against LAFC in the 2026 MLS opener at the Memorial Coliseum in LA.

Messi, who even entered the gate to the referee's room, headed back to the team locker room thanks to the so-called "bad boy" Luis Suarez barely drying. Suarez has been involved in various disciplinary actions for biting his opponent or spitting on his opponent, and Messi was so angry that such a player stopped him.

British media Sports Bible said, "Messi was outraged by the referee's decision on the day and was seen trying to follow the referee's team (to protest), but Suarez was stopped to calm the situation. Messi left what looked like the referee's room and headed to the locker room, he said, citing STV Deportes host Giovanni Guerrero.

Another media outlet, Daily Sports, said, "Messi was so outraged that he even went to the referee's room after being completely defeated by LAFC," adding, "Inter Miami surprised many by being completely defeated by LAFC 0-3 on the day. On top of that, Messi, a soccer legend and team captain, seems to have been dissatisfied with the referee's decision and attempted to complain to the referees after the game.

LAFC, which includes Son Heung-min, defeated Inter Miami 3-0 in the 38th minute of the first half with consecutive goals from Deene Vuanga and Nathan Ordas in the second half of the first half. Son Heung-min, who received a lot of attention, assisted the first goal, while Messi bowed his head after all four shots went in vain.

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