Messi, Las Vegas and Inter Miami

Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami against Club America in Las Vegas
Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.
Messi angers Mexican fans with goal celebration in Las Vegas. Here’s what happened
Messi was heckled nonstop by large groups of Club América fans among the crowd of 46,000 at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night, and there were reports that some of the derogatory chants were of the vulgar and homophobic variety that have led to sanctions against Mexican clubs and the Mexican federation in recent years.
Inter Miami Coach Breaks Silence On Messi’s Controversial Goal Celebration
Messi faced plenty of backlash from those in Mexico after mocking their lack of World Cup success compared to Argentina's decorated history. Notably, former "El Tri" international Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista called out the Argentinian for a "lack of professionalism and education."
Lionel Messi trash talks Mexican fans during goal celebration at América-Inter Miami game in response to jeers
Inter Miami may have only been back in preseason play for about five days or so but Lionel Messi didn't need long to score his first goal of 2025 facing Club America in Las Vegas or to show off a unique celebration.
Messi scores first preseason goal as Inter Miami beats Club America in PKs in Las Vegas
Lionel Messi is sporting a new haircut this preseason, but otherwise, looked very much like the dangerous reigning MLS MVP as he scored the first Inter Miami goal of 2025 and played 66 minutes in a win against Mexican champion Club America in Las Vegas late Saturday night.
Messi goes viral with goal celebration: Inter Miami tops Club América in preseason shootout
Lionel Messi scored a goal, and Inter Miami outlasted the Mexican champions, Club América, in a preseason clash in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Mexican Fans in Uproar Over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Celebration vs. Club America
Lionel Messi celebrated Inter Miami's equalizer by taunting Club America and Mexico fans for their lack of World Cup success.
Former Mexico World Cup player calls out Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi for Club America celebration
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi shocked fans with his recent celebration against Club America, drawing criticism from a former Mexico World Cup player on Instagram. Inter Miami star Lionel Messi started the year with a goal in a friendly against Club America,
Lionel Messi makes brutal gesture to Mexican fans booing Inter Miami star
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi appeared to mock Mexican soccer fans over their performances at the World Cup during a recent pre-season friendly against Club America
Lionel Messi stuns Mexico fans with World Cup reminder following booing during friendly
Messi’s success against Mexico in multiple international tournaments has led to an ongoing rivalry that flared up once again during a recent pre-season friendly between Inter Miami and Club America.
Why Mexico fans are so upset with Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi the latest star to headline in Las Vegas, now a sports destination
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Miami coach Mascherano plays down Mexico, Lionel Messi row
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Inter Miami's Javier Mascherano breaks silence on Messi’s controversial goal celebration against América
Lionel Messi's goal celebration during Inter Miami's friendly against Club América sparked significant controversy. Facing ...
Inter Miami vs. Club América in Las Vegas: How to watch Messi preseason match Saturday
Inter Miami will face reigning Liga MX champion Club América at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Here's ...
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(VIDEO) The Unforgettable Meeting Between Lionel Messi and Checo Pérez in Las Vegas
During the match, Checo Pérez proudly displayed his love for football and his lifelong support for Club América. He was ...
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In the aftermath of controversy, Mexico's decision against Lionel Messi involves Cristiano Ronaldo
The controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's actions and the subsequent planned protests in Mexico highlight the complex ...