Lionel Messi's goal and assist couldn't save Inter Miami from a fan revolt, as their 2-0 victory over Portland Timbers at the new "Miami Freedom Park" stadium was overshadowed by a shocking incident. The match ended with an outburst of Argentine chants directed at the players, particularly targeting Messi.

The chants, which included vulgar insults and demands for more recognition, were led to the melody of Bonnie Tyler's "It's a Heartache." Upon hearing the insults, Messi, visibly upset, paused play and gestured with his right hand, questioning the fans' behavior.

Rodrigo De Paul, Messi's teammate, stood in defense of the team, gesturing emphatically to the stands for support rather than insults. Despite Inter Miami's current first-place tie in the MLS standings with Nashville, the incident highlights lingering tensions from a recent loss in a city derby against Orlando City, where Inter Miami squandered a 3-0 lead to lose 4-3.

The atmosphere only calmed after the final whistle, but the relationship between Messi and the Florida fanbase has been severely strained.

(Telegraf.rs)