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The former Barcelona stars were involved in a tunnel bust-up after Inter Miami lost the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League tie
Inter Miami's hopes in the CONCACAF Champions League took a blow as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at home against Rayados de Monterrey. The loss not only put their Champions League campaign in jeopardy but also led to a heated altercation involving Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and others.
Inter Miami lose Champions League clash
Rayados de Monterrey emerged victorious in the first leg clash against Inter Miami, securing a 2-1 win despite going behind early to a Tomas Davila goal.
Goals from Maximiliano Meza and Jose Rodriguez turned the tie in Monterrey's favour, with Inter Miami reduced to ten men after David Ruiz was sent off.
Messi's involvement and brawl
Although Lionel Messi did not feature in the match, he was embroiled in controversy after the final whistle. Alongside teammates Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez, Messi confronted the officials in the dressing room, expressing their discontent with the officiating. This led to a confrontation with Rayados manager Fernando Ortiz, escalating tensions further.
With the second leg set to take place in Monterrey, Inter Miami faces an uphill battle to overturn the deficit. The fitness of Lionel Messi for the crucial encounter remains uncertain, adding to the intrigue surrounding the rematch. Regardless of Messi's availability, the upcoming clash promises to be intense following the dramatic events in Florida.
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