Video footage reportedly shows Messi attempting to follow the match officials through a door, with teammate Luis Suárez intervening to hold him back. Although it is unclear if Messi actually entered the referees' room, he disappeared from the camera for a brief moment before following his team into the visitors' area. MLS has not yet commented on the incident, though the reigning MLS champions suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat in front of a sell-out crowd.
Messi Faces Disciplinary Action After LAFC Loss
Lionel Messi risks a suspension after Inter Miami's 0-3 season-opening loss to LAFC, following a reported incident with referees.