Lionel Messi was knocked down as fans stormed the pitch during Inter Miami’s friendly

Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico.

Inter Miami were playing Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle in Bayamón on Thursday when a fan ran to the center circle and grabbed Messi by the waist before both were pulled down by a security guard.

Messi appeared unhurt. Lihat juga wsx4. The Argentina star immediately got up and walked to another part of the field.

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It happened around the 88th minute of the practice tour match. Several fans jumped onto the field at the Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium.

The match was originally scheduled for February 13, but was postponed after Messi felt discomfort in his leg during the previous friendly against Barcelona SC of Ecuador.

Santiago Morales and Messi scored in the 16th and 70th minutes respectively to give Inter Miami a 2–1 victory.

Miami, which started the MLS season with a 3-0 loss to LAFC, will face Orlando City next Sunday.

Published on February 27, 2026