fans knocked down Lionel Messi, there was a fight, the two played in black… (video)
The friendly one Inter Miami He beat this Thursday 2-1 against Valley Independent of Ecuador, at the Juan Ramón Loubriel stadium in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, was full of unusual events.
The Argentinian Lionel Messi He scored the winning goal through a penalty kick in the 69th minute, after entering the field in the second half of the match, which attracted around 20 thousand fans.
Lionel Messi. Photo:Getty Images via AFP
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Incredible: both teams had to play in black
The first mishap forced the start of the game to be delayed for an hour. The reason? Both teams wore black uniforms and neither had alternative clothing. The one from Inter Miami had pink stripes on the shoulders and the one from Independiente del Valle had blue vertical stripes on the chest. The referee, reluctantly, had to accept that it was played like this, something that would be impossible to allow in an official match.
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano opted not to include Messi in the starting lineup, giving the opportunity to young Spaniard Santiago Morales. In the 15th minute, Morales opened the scoring after receiving a long pass from Luis Suárez, overcoming the defense and beating goalkeeper Guido Villar.
The advantage was short-lived for the American team. Just one minute after the initial score, the Ecuadorian Patrik Mercado equalized the actions with a left-footed shot close to the right post, which could not be contained by goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo.
The brawl between players of the two teams
The confusion over uniforms of the same tone ended up generating a brawl between players from both teams, in which it was impossible to determine who started it and who participated, which is why the referee did not send anyone off.
After the tie, the game increased its physical intensity. In the 37th minute, Luis Suárez was close to breaking the deadlock with a powerful free kick, but goalkeeper Villar managed to deflect the ball with his left hand. During the intervention, Villar suffered a fall that required medical assistance and forced his replacement by Miguel Peralta.
While the change was being made, the coaching staff of “Las Garzas” ordered the warm-up of several substitutes, including Messi, which generated an immediate reaction in the stands. However, the entry of the Argentine attacker was reserved for the start of the complement.
Lionel Messi. Photo:Getty Images via AFP
In the second half, Independiente del Valle sought the advantage with two clear opportunities in the 62nd minute, both neutralized by Ríos Novo. The resolution of the match came in the 69th minute, when a foul was called in the Ecuadorian area. Lionel Messi took the penalty effectively to establish the final 2-1.
Two fans entered the field and knocked down Lionel Messi
But if there was any incident missing, it came in the 88th minute, when two fans invaded the playing field with the intention of hugging Messi, and ended up knocking him down. Despite the Argentine’s obvious displeasure, the match could be completed.
This result serves as preparation for Inter Miami after an irregular start to the 2026 MLS season, where they recently lost 3-0 to Los Angeles FC. For its part, Independiente del Valle continues its preparation after debuting with victory in the Ecuadorian league and ahead of its participation in the Copa Libertadores.
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This content was rewritten with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on information from Efe. It was reviewed by a journalist and an editor.
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