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Messi complains about new rules
Lionel Messi is causing a strange sight. During the league game against Montreal, the Argentine expressed his frustration about the new MLS rule into a camera.
“With such a rule we are making a mistake.
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The joy came when Messi and the Miami club fell two goals behind shortly before half time. In the 43rd minute of the game, the world champion was fouled by George Campbell from Montreal and had to be treated on the field for more than 15 seconds.
In these situations, there has been a new rule in MLS since this season, according to which the player who has been treated can only return to the pitch after two minutes. A measure that is specifically designed to combat time play.
“In my opinion, the team was punished by the player being frustrated,” Miami coach Tata Martino complained after the game, saying: “In the end we got Leo (Lionel Messi, Anm. d. Red.) lost for two minutes.”
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Success without consequences
However, from Inter Miami’s point of view, the scene did not have a negative impact on the course of the game. Teammate Matias Rojas then converted the free kick from around 25 metres.
Former Barca star Luis Suarez was able to equalize in the third minute of extra time before the break – before the Uruguayan sealed the goal in the second half.
Despite the twist, the result of the game is still unfortunate for Messi, at least from a personal point of view. For the first time this season, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner remained without a points scorer.
2024-05-13 13:53:49
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