“Where Is the Foul” – After Lionel Messi ’s Game-Winning Freekick in Miami, Rival Slams Referee for Controversial Call

Inter Miami had an esthetic win over Cruz Azul in the League Cup. Lionel Messi finished his opening match in style with a curling free kick in the 92nd minute. The Mexican side disagreed with the call, which led to them conceding the goal. Their players were furious about the decision and conveyed their anger on social media.

Central defender Carlos Salcedo expressed his frustration with the free kick that ultimately led to their loss. Their game was evenly matched after Cruz Azul equalized in the 65 minute. The referee’s controversial decision altered the course of the match for the Liga MX team. Salcedo was not pleased with this crucial judgment.

What did Carlos Salcedo have to say about the free kick?

According to Carlos Salcedo, the foul was an erroneous call from the officials. He shared the video that captured the exact moment of the foul. He intended to demonstrate that there was no contact made on the Argentine striker. The Titan said, “Please @LeaguesCup make them use #VAR to referees. We are all human beings and make mistakes, but where is the foul that the referee says exists from my teammate #Kevin, let’s do things the way they are.” The referee’s decision was a subject of mere controversy for Cruz Azul.

Mexican defender urged the League Cup organizers to implement VAR. The mistake that could have been easily prevented ended up costing them the match against Inter Miami. Moreover, such technology could assist in these crucial decisions for the entire tournament. However, the controversy has cast a shadow over what was otherwise a memorable night for Messi, who made his Inter Miami debut in the match.

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Nevertheless, Messi’s spectacular performance and contribution made all the news after the game.

Lionel Messi’s performance in his debut against Cruz Azul.

The Argentine star made his mark just in his first game for Inter Miami. Messi’s debut was a major success for the club, and it gave the club a much-needed boost. He was a constant threat to Cruz Azul, creating chances and pushing the defense to its limit. The history was in the making, with Messi taking the free kick at the last minute and scoring stunningly right through the top corner.

Despite the controversy, Messi’s performance was a sign of things to come for Inter Miami. The MLS side was on a winless streak until La Pulga came into their revival. Though the allegations from Cruz Azul won’t stop Tata Martino’s team from securing 3 points. What was your take on the foul occurred in the 92 minute? Comment below and let us know.

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