Lionel Messi was involved in an argument with Don Garber after Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the 2026 Campeones Cup.
Lionel Messi put in a decisive performance in the final, scoring with a header and providing an assist for Casemiro to grab the second goal. After the final whistle, he celebrated the title alongside his teammates.
Shortly after, Messi was spotted in a tense conversation with Garber, even pointing his finger directly at him. At another moment, the forward appeared to avoid further interaction with the executive.
The relationship between the two has seen previous moments of tension. Messi has criticised refereeing decisions in MLS, while Garber previously stated that he takes the Argentine’s complaints on board, even though he is not responsible for the selection of match officials.