Lionel Messi grabs coach by neck and screams at referee

Lionel Messi’s explosive night in MLS debut: Confronts referee and grabs NYC FC assistant by the neck
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi had a heated night in the MLS season opener against New York City FC, confronting the referee, receiving a yellow card, and grabbing an NYC FC assistant by the neck.
Shocking moment Lionel Messi grabs opposition coach by neck and angrily berates referee after Inter Miami’s first game
LIONEL MESSI saw red but earned yellow after a furious bust-up with a referee, before grabbing an assistant coach by the NECK. The Argentinian World Cup winner was in action for Inter Miami on
Lionel Messi grabs coach by the neck and screams at referee as Inter Miami star loses temper
Lionel Messi was involved in two heated confrontations following Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with New York City FC on Saturday night, including grabbing an opposing coach by the neck. The Argentine star first engaged in an angry exchange with referee Rosendo Mendoza,
New footage shows Lionel Messi 'grab assistant coach by neck' after arguing with referee
Lionel Messi is usually known for keeping his cool - but the Inter Miami megastar couldn't stop himself after Saturday's draw with New York City FC as he fumed at the referee and argued with a coach
Lionel Messi Clashes with Referees in Heated Scenes
Lionel Messi was visibly frustrated with the officiating after Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw against New York City. Despite providing two assists and delivering a solid performance, the Argentine superstar lost his cool following the final whistle.
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Yes, Lionel Messi can do it on a freezing cold night in Kansas
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Concacaf disciplines referee who asked Lionel Messi for his jersey after match
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Lamine Yamal ignores Lionel Messi to name footballer he would like to be
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