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Lionel Messi's goal celebration during Inter Miami's friendly against Club América sparked significant controversy. Facing relentless jeers from Mexican fans, Messi responded with a provocative gesture referencing Argentina's superior World Cup record.

Here's everything you need to know about the beef between Inter Miami star Lionel Messi and fans of Mexico's men's national team.

Lionel Messi 'shushed' the Mexican fans who were booing and showing disrespectful gestures by reminding them of THIS certain fact. WATCH.

Inter Miami may have only been back in preseason play for about five days or so but Lionel Messi didn't need long to score his first goal of 2025 facing Club America in Las Vegas or to show off a unique celebration.

Mexico will field a team made up exclusively of players from Liga MX against the Brazilian and Argentine club in South America

Midway through the first half, Messi scored an equalizing header. His celebration was far from typical. After briefly celebrating with Luis Suárez and his teammates, he turned towards the section of Club América fans who had been relentlessly targeting him. He displayed his iconic number 10 jersey, and with a defiant gesture, pointed toward them.

Inter Miami faced Club América in a friendly over the weekend. Lionel Messi scored the Herons first goal of 2025, but it was his celebration that stole the head

After being booed by fans of Mexico City-based Club America at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi responded by reminding them of Argentina’s 3-0 lead over Mexico in terms of number of World Cups won.

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Lionel Messi rubbed salt in the wounds of booing Mexican fans by appearing to bring up their dismal World Cup record. The 37-year-old was on target in Inter Miami’s pre-season victory over