27.02.2026 12:00
In the match where Inter Miami won 2-1, fans who entered the field tried to reach Messi, and during the ensuing scuffle, the star player fell to the ground.
Inter Miami's friendly match against Ecuadorian representative Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico was marked by events that occurred in the final moments.
INTER MIAMI WON 2-1
Inter Miami won the match with a score of 2-1. The first goal for the US team was scored by Santi Morales in the 16th minute. Independiente del Valle equalized with a goal from Patrik Mercado.
Lionel Messi, who entered the game in the 70th minute, converted a penalty into a goal, bringing victory to his team.
SECURITY COULD NOT PREVENT IT
In the final moments of the match, a few fans breached security measures and entered the field. Fans running towards Messi tried to hug the star player. During the scuffle that occurred as security personnel intervened, Messi fell to the ground.
The Argentine player, who experienced a brief moment of shock, then got up and continued the game. Those moments quickly became a trending topic on social media.