- Inter Miami came back from losing 2-0 to beating Montreal 2-3
- The Herons remain atop the Eastern Conference with a record of 8-2-3 (WLD)
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Lionel Messi expressed his displeasure with Major League Soccer’s strange new rule by speaking directly to the camera while on the sideline against Montreal on Saturday.
The new rule requires players to remain off the field for two minutes if the medical team intervenes to help them.
The Inter Miami star was on the receiving end of regulation on Saturday with the Herons trailing their Canadian counterpart 2-0. Standing in front of the camera, the broadcast picked up Messi’s complaint.
“With these types of rules we are going in the wrong direction,” lamented the former Barcelona star in the 43rd minute of the match.
The rule prevents players from wasting time faking injuries on the field. However, it could also be used to strategically keep the other team’s best players off the field; Messi is an excellent example.
Lionel Messi angered by strange new Major League Soccer rule on live TV against Montreal
The rule requires players to remain off the field for two minutes if they are assisted by medical personnel.
However, with Messi off the pitch, Inter Miami got on the scoreboard when Matías Rojas scored a free kick from about 50 yards out. Taking a set piece that would normally fall at Messi’s feet, Rojas was able to spark the Herons’ comeback.
Luis Suárez tied the game in the third minute of added time before the break.
After the intermission, Benjamin Cremaschi put Miami ahead with a goal in the 59th minute. The score would remain until the final whistle.
Montreal saw its lead dissolve despite goals from Bryce Duke in the 22nd and Jules-Anthony Vilsaint ten minutes later.
Inter Miami rallied from a 2-0 loss to a 2-3 victory, extending its winning streak to six
Messi and the Herons remain at the top of the Eastern Conference with 27 points and an 8-2-3 record
The locals also outscored their guests 15-7 (6-4 on goal). Additionally, Montreal controlled 54 per cent of the possession in its losing effort.
Inter Miami remains at the top of the Eastern Conference with 27 points and a record of 8-2-3 (WLD). The Herons will remain on the road to face Orlando City on May 15 and will look to extend their winning streak to six games.
On the other hand, Montreal fell to 12th place with 12 points and a 3-5-3 record. Their next match will be on Canadian soil, where they will host the defending champions, Columbus Crew, on the 15th.
