US EditionLionel Messi Knocked Down as Fans Storm the Pitch During Inter Miami Friendly in Puerto Rico
Messi scored the winning penalty as Inter Miami beat Independiente del Valle 2-1 despite fans invading the pitch and knocking him down late in the game.
- On Feb. 26, 2026, Lionel Messi was brought to the ground by a pitch invader during a chaotic preseason friendly at Estadio Juan Ramon Loubriel in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
- Rescheduling after Messi's hamstring injury contributed to the timing, and both teams' black jerseys delayed the kickoff by an hour.
- Messi did not start but entered in the second half, scoring a penalty in the 70th minute and escaping injury to complete the match after a brief stoppage.
- Local police and security personnel intervened as fans surged the pitch, with a security official tackling a shirtless intruder who hugged Messi, and Messi was escorted off after the match unhurt.
- Inter Miami will resume MLS play on March 2 at Orlando City, with the Javier Mascherano-coached team hosting its first home match on April 4 at Miami Freedom Park.
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Fan knocks down Lionel Messi during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico
A shirtless fan ran onto the field and briefly made contact with soccer superstar Lionel Messi during an exhibition match between Inter Miami and Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, on Thursday.
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