Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi avoids suspension after MLS review of referee incident vs. LAFC

After MLS reviewed the postgame incident involving the referees at the stadium following LAFC vs. Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has officially avoided suspension.

Lionel Messi was at the center of controversy after the 2026 Major League Soccer opener against LAFC, where the star was seen in a heated exchange with referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere in a stadium hallway. Now the Inter Miami CF captain has avoided suspension following a league review.

After the 3-0 defeat to LAFC, Messi appeared...