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M. Coccaro

Alejandro Orellana

‘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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August 1, 2025

Chris Burton

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.

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July 31, 2025