Inter Miami's Lionel Messi Condemns New MLS Rule, Calls It 'Not Good' — WATCH

MLS 2024: Lionel Messi condemned THIS new rule during the CF Montreal Vs Inter Miami fixture, and called it 'Not Good'. WATCH.

George Campbell was lucky enough to survive a booking, as his rough challenge caught Lionel Messi

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MLS 2024: Inter Miami legend Lionel Messi has condemned the new Major League Soccer (MLS) rule of treatment by calling it 'Not Good'. The incident was caught on camera during the first half of the CF Montreal Vs Inter Miami MLS 2024 fixture, as Lionel Messi was caught by a rough challenge from CF Montreal defender George Campbell and as per the rule, Lionel Messi had to rest on the sideline for two minutes, which annoyed the record Ballon d'Or winner.

 

 

 

 

 

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However, what followed afterwards was pure mayhem from Inter Miami, as they scripted a comeback victory from 2-0 down to end the match 3-2, and surprisingly, it was a rare of the rarest occasion that Inter Miami managed 3+ goals and the 'La Pulga' had not registered a goal or an assist. 

 

Here Are The Highlights From The CF Montreal Vs Inter Miami MLS 2024 Fixture

Inter Miami started the match on the wrong foot, as they once again failed to keep a clean sheet by conceding a goal in the 22nd minute.

Bryce Duke against his former club! 👀

What a way to open the night in Montreal.

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10 minutes later, the home side doubled their lead and Inter Miami were in all sorts of trouble.

Perfection from @cfmontreal. 🤌

Jules-Anthony Vilsaint finishes off the move to make it 2-0! pic.twitter.com/o8OfbrqKrP

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Lionel Messi took a knock and was receiving the treatment on the sidelines, and his his absence for two minutes, Matias Rojas beltered in a rocket of a free kick to make it 2-1.

Messi off the pitch for a free kick? No problem for Matias Rojas!

A stunner to pull one back for Miami in Montreal. pic.twitter.com/tqxI2gYiGu

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Within a space of few minutes, Inter Miami, who were 2-0 down, were levelled at 2-2, as Luis Suarez scored the equaliser.

Just like that, Miami are LEVEL.

Luis Suarez with his 11th goal of the season to tie things up! pic.twitter.com/fkr3BcR5Lv

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Inter Miami showed grit and composure in the second half, and their commitment paid dividends, as they scripted a memorable comeback and scored the winner to win the match 3-2.

From 2-0 down to 3-2 up. 😱

Cremaschi brings Miami all the way back to lead in Montreal! pic.twitter.com/yWSvzufkxl

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