“It Was Just a Play” – Days After Altercation With Lionel Messi, $551,000-Rated Rival Explodes at Inter Miami Star Over Insults

Inter Miami secured a third consecutive victory in the Leagues Cup with their win over Orlando City FC. Lionel Messi, their new number 10, had some feisty moments with the rivals in the course of the match. Eventually, a Brazilian midfielder of the Lions expressed his outrage in the media about a heated argument with the Argentine on the same occasion.

The Florida derby between Inter Miami and Orlando City FC on Wednesday featured some tense and heated instances between the two teams. Lionel Messi was involved in several confrontations with the opposition throughout the fixture. Meanwhile, Felipe Martins was taken aback by Messi’s attitude while playing against the maestro during the game.

What did Felipe Martin have to say about Lionel Messi?

Felipe Martins, who is valued at $551,000, was involved in one of the most heated flashpoints with Lionel Messi during their match in the Leagues Cup. The world champion made verbal altercations which not only intensified the match but also served as an insult to Orlando City players. The former Barcelona star had an angry exchange with the Brazilian midfielder after Josef Martinez’s penalty kick gave Inter Miami a 2-1 lead in the second half of the knockout stage match.

The former D.C. United player also reflected on the incident with Lionel Messi while defending his teammate, Ceser Araujo. He told Fox Sports, “At the end of the first half I already had some problems there, going to the dressing room, I was just protecting one of my teammates, who by the way didn’t do anything, it was just a play that was hard on the play, I stole the ball, and Messi was like arguing with him, I just protected him.” Messi’s outbursts and fouls showed fans another side of the player, who is typically known for his calm demeanor.

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 The clash of tempers between Messi and Araujo

Lionel Messi had some heated moments throughout the game against Orlando City FC in the round of 32 of the Leagues Cup. The 36-year-old maestro made a rough foul on Wilder Cartagena by shoving him in order to regain possession in the first half, which earned him a yellow card. Messi also brutally challenged Cesar Araujo as he pushed through the Orlando City defensive half, which went unpunished by the referee.

Meanwhile, the Uruguayan midfielder chased down the world champion and made a late tackle from behind later in the game. After the first half, La Pulga and Araujo had a heated argument in the tunnel while returning to the dressing room when their teammates intervened to separate them before the situation escalated. Inter Miami won the match 3-1 with Messi scored two goals to secure three consecutive wins in the Leagues Cup.

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