"After speaking with match officials, we can confirm he did not enter the premises."
"No, no, no I didn't see anything. The truth is that the match finished and then I went into the locker room,"
MLS is investigating allegations that Lionel Messi gained unauthorized access to the officials' locker room after the Inter Miami–LAFC match at the LA Memorial Coliseum. A video began circulating appearing to show the Inter Miami captain momentarily entering the referees' premises. Chris Rivett, Professional Referee Organization director of communications, confirmed that Messi did not enter the officials' locker room after speaking with match officials. The MLS Disciplinary Committee typically announces decisions before the next round, though deliberation times can vary and appeals by players can delay rulings. Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he did not see Messi upset. Inter Miami visits Orlando City on March 1.
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