Oscar Pareja, the coach of Orlando City, reacted negatively to the officials because he believed Messi was given undue favor.

The strategist, 54, stated:

“I don’t care if it’s Messi or not, Messi should have received a second yellow card and departed the field. This game’s referee is like a circus! The second-half penalty situation is also genuine! It’s confusing how, despite my efforts to maintain composure, everything happened automatically to defend Messi.

Messi fouled Orlando’s No. 16 player, Wilder Cartagena, during that game, earning him his first caution. El Pulga, who fouled Cesar Araujo at the end of the first half, did not receive a second yellow card, and the Orlando City team’s coach was not pleased with the situation.

Additionally, the Argentine superstar’s performance in the most recent game absolutely carried Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Orlando City and advancement to the League Cup round of 16 with his two goals.

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Messi has not yet displayed any symptoms of aging despite only recently joining Inter Miami; the former Barcelona and PSG striker scored in each of his first three games. Along with the professional aspect, El Pulga, and David Beckham have infected a region like the US that is not particularly fond of the king’s sport with a fever for a number of records.

Messi’s Inter Miami will play FC Dallas in another Leagues Cup game following this one before returning to Major League Soccer on August 21.