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After failing to score a goal against El Salvador in their first preseason clash on Friday night, Inter Miami ended the game against FC Dallas without scoring a goal on Monday night at the Cotton Bowl. During their 1-0 loss against FC Dallas, a furious Lionel Messi was spotted exchanging words with the opponent players at halftime.
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Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez played his first match at the American soil since joining Inter Miami in December last year. The new-look Inter Miami have failed to score a single goal in their two friendlies against El Salvador and FC Dallas.
The home side took an early lead with a third-minute strike from forward Jesus Ferreira as one goal was enough to win the game for Dallas. After the halftime whistle, players started moving toward the tunnel when the record eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was involved in a heated exchange with the Dallas players.
Watch Messi fights with Dallas players here:
Messi's Olimpico Attempt Saved by Maarten Paes
In the 8th minute of Monday's preseason clash against Dallas, the Argentina captain attempted an outrageous effort from the corner. The 36-year-old whipped an inswinging set piece from the right, which was saved by, the Dallas goalkeeper, Maarten Paes' spectacular effort.
Watch Messi's Olimpico attempt here:
Despite playing over the one-hour mark, the startling duo of Messi and Suarez failed to score a goal against their opponents. The former Barcelona stars were substituted off in the 64th minute along with star midfielder Sergio Busquets. Jordi Alba played the whole match until full-time in the midfield position.
Inter Miami will next tour Asia from January 29 to February 7, where they will face Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal followed by the highly-anticipated clash against Cristiano Ronaldo 's Al-Nassr. The team will face Hong Kong XI and Vissel Kobe in their final two friendly clashes in Asia.
