Lionel Messi scored a goal, and Inter Miami outlasted the Mexican champions, Club América, in a preseason clash in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

He followed the goal with what appeared to be a vicious celebration aimed at the Mexican fans. Messi has been known for his reserved demeanor throughout his career. Most of his 850 career goals ...

Lionel Messi celebrated Inter Miami's equalizer by taunting Club America and Mexico fans for their lack of World Cup success.

Days after Lionel Messi scored Inter Miami’s first goal of the preseason in Las Vegas against Mexican champion Club America, it was his controversial celebration that still had fans around the ...

“After the World Cup, that wound hasn’t healed.” Mascherano, a longtime teammate of Messi with both Barcelona and Argentina, admitted he hasn’t discussed the controversial gesture with him.

During a preseason friendly against Club América in Las Vegas, Messi’s controversial goal celebration reignited the long-standing rivalry between Argentina and Mexico. The match, played before a crowd ...

Messi’s celebration was playful and quickly went viral on social media after his first-half goal. But his young Inter Miami teammates stole the show in the closing minutes of Saturday’s ...