‘With Messi, I just shut up – with no one else’- Atlas' Matías Cóccaro explains fiery exchange during Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup win over Liga MX side
Despite the on-field clash, Coccaro and Messi ended things with a hug and a shirt swap.
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Atlanta Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu, New Orleans Pelicans' Jose Alvarado and Houston Rockets' Josh Okogie attend Atlanta United's Leagues Cup match against Club Necaxa
The NBA trio were spotted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to support Atlanta United in their League Cup clash against Mexican side Club Necaxa
Luka Jovic reportedly rejects Cruz Azul offer as striker hopes to remain in Europe with Real Oviedo
The Serbian reportedly prioritized staying in Europe for sporting ambitions and family reasons.
'I’m here to compete, to win titles' – Rodrigo De Paul enjoys dream debut with Inter Miami
The Argentine midfielder started in Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over Atlas in the Leagues Cup.
Lionel Messi insists Rodrigo De Paul will give Inter Miami a big 'boost in quality' after Argentina team-mate's gruelling debut for MLS club
Lionel Messi says new recruit Rodrigo De Paul will give Inter Miami a big "boost in quality" after making his debut for the Major League Soccer side.
VIDEO: Angry Lionel Messi screams in Atlas rival's face to celebrate Inter Miami winning Leagues Cup goal before giving up No.10 jersey as apology gesture
Lionel Messi screamed in the face of a rival after helping Inter Miami to a dramatic win over Atlas, but later apologised by passing over his shirt.
VIDEO: Lionel Messi puts on playmaking clinic to create Inter Miami's dramatic late winning goal in Leagues Cup as sublime Luiz Suarez one-two leaves Atlas stunned
Lionel Messi put on a playmaking masterclass for Inter Miami against Atlas, with Marcelo Weigandt being teed up for a dramatic winner.
'They didn't let me compete' – Lionel Messi takes aim at MLS after marking 'difficult' return from suspension with two assists in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup opener vs Atlas
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has questioned the decision from MLS to sting him with a one-match ban, saying: “They didn’t let me compete.”
'We needed someone like him' – Inter Miami's Javier Mascherano celebrates Rodrigo De Paul's debut, downplays post-match tension with Atlas FC following 2-1 win
The Herons earned their first win thanks to a last-minute goal from Marcelo Weigandt.