Lionel Messi drew attention not only for his pivotal assists in Inter Miami's dramatic 2-2 draw against New York City but also for his confrontational behavior towards referee Rosendo Mendoza. While Messi was instrumental in earning a late equalizer, his visible anger at officiating decisions, particularly regarding a red card for teammate Aviles, culminated in a yellow card for Messi himself. Additionally, he engaged in an awkward interaction with NYC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy, further fuelling the controversy surrounding his conduct during the match.
Messi was criticized for his animated reaction to referee Mendoza, confronting him persistently after the match, which led to a yellow card.
After assisting both Miami goals, Messi's frustration boiled over, leading to a controversial encounter with NYC's assistant coach, which drew further criticism.
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