Messi appears to confront MLS commissioner Garber after Campeones Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Lionel Messi was seen in a heated moment with MLS commissioner Don Garber following Inter Miami's victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup final. The encounter happened during postgame celebrations in Miami, with Messi gesturing emphatically at Garber. This incident marks another chapter in the complicated dynamic between Messi and the league, which included previous disagreements over league policies and referee decisions. Messi remains a central figure in MLS since joining in 2023, and he extended his contract with Inter Miami through 2028.
- •Messi confronted Garber after Inter Miami's Campeones Cup win.
- •He was seen wagging his finger during postgame celebrations.
- •The incident adds to tensions from past disagreements between Messi and the league.
- •Messi extended his contract with Inter Miami until 2028.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Lionel Messi appear to have heated moment with MLS commissioner
"Messi was caught on video getting in MLS commissioner's face and wagging a finger.
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