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Argentina and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi expressed his frustration on camera over the Major League Soccer’s (MLS) rule to be sidelined for two minutes before entering the pitch following the injury treatment. Messi was forced to remain outside for two minutes after he had an injury treatment in their game against Montreal on Saturday night.
The visitors Inter Miami sealed the game by 2-3 owing to exceptional efforts from Matias Rojas, Luis Suarez, and Benjamin Cremaschi, who netted one goal each. Messi didn’t score a goal in the match but stole the limelight when he was forced to go down in the 40th minute of the match after opposition defender George Campbell fouled the eight-time Ballon d’Or.
The 36-year-old returned to the sidelines of the ground in the 43rd minute of the match after taking proper treatment but was forced to remain on the side of the pitch for two minutes. Expressing his displeasure over the decision, Messi faced the camera and made a weird expression through the camera.
Watch Messi express frustration on camera:
WATCH: Matias Rojas converts incredible freekick during Messi’s sidelined break
The Paraguay and Inter Miami mid-fielder Matias Rojas stunned the Montreal audience as he converted a freekick into a stunning goal which led the way for the visitor's comeback into the game. The action took place when the home side were 2-0 up in the game and were cruising towards a convincing victory.
Inter Miami were subjected to a free kick in the 44th minute but in Messi's absence due to being sidelined for an injury treatment, Rojas was given the task to acquire the opportunity. The 28-year-old didn’t disappoint as he pulled out a stunner to open the account of the visitors in the first half of the game.
