Lionel Messi celebrated Inter Miami's equalizer by taunting Club America and Mexico fans for their lack of World Cup success.
Inter Miami faced Club América in a friendly over the weekend. Lionel Messi scored the Herons first goal of 2025, but it was his celebration that stole the headlines as he appeared to take a jab at Mexican fans.
Messi appeared to want to remind Mexican fans about Argentina's three World Cup titles against Mexico's zero. He also seemed to remind fans about Argentina's 2–0 victory over El Tri in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with a similar sign recalling that final score.JOIN SI SOCCER'S INTER MIAMI WHATSAPP COMMUNITY - GET ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND ANALYSIS STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE
The controversy didn't die down and almost a day after the game, former Mexico national team player, Adolfo Bautista, posted a picture on Instagram, "I admired you as a player. But to mess with my country speaks to your lack of professionalism and education."
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