US Edition“Do you want me to send you off?” - Referee allegedly tells Lionel Messi to ‘walk away’ during unhappy confontation after 3-3 draw vs San Jose
- Inter Miami drew 3-3 with San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in an MLS match.
- The match followed Inter Miami’s 4-1 loss to Minnesota and their recent poor form, with only one win in six games.
- Lionel Messi visibly argued and gestured with referee Joe Dickerson after the final whistle, prompting San Jose coach Bruce Arena to intervene.
- Dickerson reportedly warned Messi by asking, "Do you want me to send you off?" to prevent a red card for the frustrated player.
- Despite the stalemate and ongoing tensions, Miami remain in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, trailing the leaders by six points, while Messi has contributed a total of ten goals and three assists across 15 appearances.
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Lionel Messi takes frustration out on referee after Inter Miami's points loss
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have had an inconsistent season in the American MLS so far. After twelve rounds, the team has won six times and lost just as many points. On Wednesday, that happened against San Jose Earthquakes (3-3).
Lionel Messi Engages in Argument With Referee After Inter Miami's 3-3 Draw Against San Jose Earthquakes in MLS 2025 (Watch Video) | ⚽ LatestLY
The star footballer lost his cool and had an argument with one the referees. Inter Miami with this draw, are fifth on the MLS 2025 Points Table Eastern Conference. ⚽ Lionel Messi Engages in Argument With Referee After Inter Miami's 3-3 Draw Against San Jose Earthquakes in MLS 2025 (Watch Video).
“Do you want me to send you off?” - Referee allegedly tells Lionel Messi to ‘walk away’ during unhappy confontation after 3-3 draw vs San Jose
Lionel Messi apparently got into a heated argument with referee Joe Dickerson at the end of Inter Miami's 3-3 draw with San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, May 14, The Sun reports.
Lionel Messi heated argument with referee after draw against
It's getting Messi at Inter Miami... Lionel Messi was at the center of a heated post-match confrontation on Wednesday night as Inter Miami were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park. Termina el partido en California. pic.twitter.com/XdyuOKbgCF — Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) May 15, 2025 The Argentine superstar, who went scoreless in his first-ever match against the Bay Area club, appeared visibly frustrate…
Lionel Messi Rages At Referee As Inter Miami's Woes Worsen
Lionel Messi fumed at the referee as Inter Miami’s poor form continued after their 3-3 draw with San Jose Earthquakes. Javier Mascherano’s side went into the clash at PayPal Park having won just once in their last five matches. The Herons started fast in California and opened the scoring through Maximiliano Falcone inside the first minute. However, the lead was wiped out almost immediately as Cristiano Arango netted for the hosts. Beau Leroux p…
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