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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi avoids suspension after MLS review of referee incident vs. LAFC

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After MLS reviewed the postgame incident involving the referees at the stadium following LAFC vs. Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has officially avoided suspension.

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Lionel Messi cleared of wrongdoing after video reveals confrontation with referees after Inter Miami loss

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Miami lost 3-0 to LAFC in their MLS opener on Saturday at the LA Memorial Coliseum

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Lionel Messi’s referee confrontation in tunnel did not violate policy, MLS says

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Major League Soccer has cleared Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi of wrongdoing after the Argentine star appeared to pursue match officials as they entered a doorway within the LA Coliseum after Miami’s season-opening loss on Saturday…

Lionel Messi’s referee confrontation in tunnel did not violate policy, MLS says

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Major League Soccer has cleared Lionel Messi of wrongdoing after the Argentinian appeared to pursue match officials after Inter Miami’s season-opening loss to LAFC on Saturday evening.

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MLS: Messi did not break policy in alleged video

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Major League Soccer is investigating allegations that Lionel Messi gained unauthorized access to the officials' locker room following the match between Inter Miami and LAFC on Saturday at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

Will Lionel Messi be suspended? MLS investigating Inter Miami star confronting referees after LAFC defeat

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The 2026 Major League Soccer season has only just begun, but Lionel Messi's intensity is already in midseason form, and it may have landed him in hot water.

Will Lionel Messi be suspended? MLS investigating Inter Miami star confronting referees after LAFC defeat

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The 2026 Major League Soccer season has only just begun, but Lionel Messi's intensity is already in midseason form, and it may have landed him in hot water.

Lionel Messi faces possible suspension in MLS for referee-area incident after LAFC vs. Inter Miami match

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After entering the referee-exclusive area after the LAFC vs. Inter Miami game, Lionel Messi could be facing a heavy suspension in the MLS.

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MLS: Messi did not break policy in alleged video

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Major League Soccer is investigating allegations that Lionel Messi gained unauthorized access to the officials' locker room following the match between Inter Miami and LAFC on Saturday at the LA Memorial Coliseum.

'He did not enter the premises' - MLS says Inter Miami's Lionel Messi did not violate policy after review

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MLS has determined Lionel Messi did not breach league policy following an internal review of an incident that sparked speculation after Inter Miami’s season opener against LAFC. A video circulating on social media appeared to show Messi…

Report: MLS reviewing Lionel Messi's post-match actions

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Lionel Messi could face a suspension from MLS after the Inter Miami superstar was seen following referees through a door after Saturday night's 3-0 lo

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Dos Santos gives LAFC an A+ for handling Messi in MLS opener

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New Los Angeles FC coach Marc Dos Santos gave his team an A+ for the way they handled Lionel Messi in Saturday’s season-opening victory over Inter Miami. LAFC swept the reigning MLS Cup champions aside with a 3-0 win at the Los Angeles…

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Furious Lionel Messi enters referee locker room after Inter Miami loss at LAFC

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Footage shows a furious Lionel Messi entering the referee's locker room after Inter Miami's season-opening defeat to LAFC on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Lionel Messi held back by Luis Suarez as furious Inter Miami star confronts referee

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Lionel Messi tried to confront the referee after Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat to LAFC in their MLS season opener.

Furious Lionel Messi restrained by Luis Suarez while confronting referee in Inter Miami match

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Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat to LAFC left Lionel Messi seething with referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere as footage emerges online showcasing the forward's frustration

Messi struggles in MLS opener; will it impact his World Cup hopes?

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Lionel Messi had a decent game in the 3-0 defeat to LAFC, but decent isn't what you expect from him.

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Lionel Messi remains one of the biggest draws in sports, but with that comes pressure to perform

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Inside the LA Memorial Coliseum, 75,673 fans gathered to witness Lionel Messi’s return to Los Angeles, but the Inter Miami star was swarmed by LAFC’s relentless defense and held scoreless in a tense MLS showdown.

4 Takeaways From LAFC's MLS Season Opening Win Over Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

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It wasn't a pretty sight for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, who got a first-hand look at a stacked LAFC team that will challenge them for the MLS Cup title.

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Leo Messi’s Inter Miami vs. Heung-min Son’s Los Angeles FC MLS opener makes history

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Heung-min Son’s Los Angeles FC made MLS history on opening night, but it was LAFC who delivered the statement performance in a 3-0 victory. The season opener drew unprecedented attention, blending global star…

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Leo Messi’s Inter Miami vs. Heung-min Son’s Los Angeles FC MLS opener makes history

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Heung-min Son’s Los Angeles FC made MLS history on opening night, but it was LAFC who delivered the statement performance...