Lionel Messi suffered one of the worst fouls in a long time during Inter Miami‘s road game against Nashville SC in the first leg of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16.
76′ minutes into the match, Lukas MacNaughton scared everyone at Geodis Park with a high boot on the Argentine superstar. Messi immediately looked in pain, with the Inter Miami doctors entering the field to assess the player.
It’s not frequent to see Messi showing pain, which is why the scene immediately raised concern among his fans and the Herons’ bench. Messi managed to get up and stay on the field, but the foul looked much worse.
Messi was clearly furious with MacNaughton’s reckless attitude, but the center-back didn’t even see the yellow card. Leo continued on the field as he wouldn’t abandon his side for anything in the world though.
Shortly before this situation, Messi pulled one back with a brilliant goal off an assist by Luis Suarez. In the dying seconds of the match, the Uruguayan striker tied the match for the Herons in dramatic fashion.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with the website in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of soccer, NFL, and NBA, with a specialty in real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news, Martin has consistently been a valuable asset to the Bolavip team, especially during crucial sports seasons involving trades, playoffs, and finals. Now, as the Editor, Martin brings his extensive experience and keen editorial sense to lead Bolavip’s team, driving the website's growth and ensuring it remains a top source for sports news and analysis.
