Messi Criticizes MLS Commissioner Following Campeones Cup Discontent

WHO:

Fox News - Lionel Messi, MLS commissioner Don Garber, Inter Miami, Cruz Azul

Sportskeeda - Lionel Messi, MLS commissioner Don Garber, Inter Miami fans

WHAT:

Bleacher Report - Messi scored his 100th career goal with Inter Miami in the first half of the Campeones Cup final against Cruz Azul.

Bleacher Report - Messi assisted the second goal of the game with a cross to Casemiro, who headed it home.

Bleacher Report - Inter Miami won the Campeones Cup with a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul.

Bleacher Report - Inter Miami previously won the Leagues Cup in 2023, the Supporters' Shield in 2024, and the MLS Cup in 2025.

Bleacher Report - Inter Miami is currently in second place in the Eastern Conference standings with 45 points, nine points behind Nashville SC.

Fox News - Messi expressed disappointment towards Garber during an interaction after Inter Miami's game.

Sportskeeda - Messi showed his anger during the Campeones Cup trophy celebration.

WHERE:

Fox News - The interaction took place after a game involving Inter Miami and Cruz Azul.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - Fans speculated about Messi's reaction being linked to the Campeones Cup trophy celebration.

HOW:

Fox News - Messi pointed at Garber multiple times during their conversation.

In a thrilling Campeones Cup final, Messi scored his 100th career goal with Inter Miami and assisted on the second goal, leading the team to a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul. This win adds to Inter Miami's impressive collection of titles, including the Leagues Cup in 2023, the Supporters' Shield in 2024, and the MLS Cup in 2025. Currently, Inter Miami sits in second place in the Eastern Conference standings with 45 points, trailing Nashville SC by nine points.