Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10), left, and Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9), right, walk off the team bus before the start of the first half of their MLS match at Chase Stadium on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. D.A. Varela [email protected]

Following their Inter Miami’s 3-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates, Lionel Messi has slammed the referee, saying he did not know the back-pass rule. It was a back-pass that led to one of the goals, as Inter Miami fell to a 3-0 MLS home defeat to Orlando City on Sunday.

The Five Stripes' winless skid continues, reaching eight games after a midweek draw with Austin and a 1-0 defeat to Philadelphia this weekend. Manager Ronny Deila benched big-money acquisition Emmanuel Latte Lath for the latter contest, but it didn't yield any more pep in front of goal.

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Inter Miami’s problems are far from over. After dropping the Florida Derby to Orlando City, Lionel Messi offered a vague response about his future, fueling doubt and concern among the club’s fans.

Lionel Messi wants MLS to investigate its referees. Inter Miami may want to look into how it keeps conceding copious amounts of goals instead.

Lionel Messi tried but could not snap a 3-3 tie between Inter Miami and host San Jose on Wednesday at soldout PayPal Park.

The MLS Season Pass is 30% off ahead of two major Sunday Night Soccer matchups: Orlando vs. Inter Miami and LAFC vs. LA Galaxy.