Messi confronts MLS Commissioner Garber after Campeones Cup win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
After Inter Miami's victory over Cruz Azul in the 2026 MLS Campeones Cup, Lionel Messi appeared to confront MLS Commissioner Don Garber. The incident occurred during a post-match interaction where Garber smiled while Messi seemed visibly upset, gesturing towards him. Garber has previously noted that his relationship with Messi has been strained, particularly after a one-game suspension he handed Messi for missing the 2025 MLS All-Star Game. Messi's frustration may stem from issues related to officiating in MLS games, which Garber suggested could be directed at him. Both parties have yet to publicly comment on the confrontation, leaving its full context unclear.
- •Inter Miami wins 2026 MLS Campeones Cup
- •Messi gestures angrily at Garber post-match
- •Garber previously mentioned strained relationship
- •Frustrations linked to MLS officiating issues
- •No public comments have been made by either party
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Fans claim Lionel Messi is not ‘a nice guy’ following tense moment with MLS commissioner Don Garber
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Don Garber admitted that Lionel Messi didn’t like him months before heated Campeones Cup incident
"Lionel Messi seemed to have a confrontation with MLS Commissioner Don Garber after Inter Miami secured the 2026 MLS Campeones Cup. Garber could be seen smiling and having a conversation with Messi while the Argentinian legend had an angry look and repeatedly waved his fingers at the Commissioner.
"Lionel Messi’s tense exchange with MLS commissioner Don Garber following Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup triumph has sparked plenty of reaction online. Messi was seen approaching Garber twice after Miami lifted the trophy, with the footage showing an animated conversation between the pair.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:24 AMFans claim Lionel Messi is not ‘a nice guy’ following tense moment with MLS commissioner Don Garber
Lionel Messi’s tense exchange with MLS commissioner Don Garber following Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup triumph has sparked plenty of reaction online. Messi was seen approaching Garber twice after Miami lifted the trophy, with the footage showing an animated conversation between the pair.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:08 AMDon Garber admitted that Lionel Messi didn’t like him months before heated Campeones Cup incident
Lionel Messi seemed to have a confrontation with MLS Commissioner Don Garber after Inter Miami secured the 2026 MLS Campeones Cup. Garber could be seen smiling and having a conversation with Messi while the Argentinian legend had an angry look and repeatedly waved his fingers at the Commissioner.
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