Lionel Messi seemed to be an Al-Ahly star in Hoofden when tempers flared up during the club world cup opener.
Inter Miami were held on to a aimless draw On the Egyptian side in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The Renewed tournament of 32 teams Held in the US, a fiery start and Messi was central to the controversy.
Inter Miami Had a corner in the second half and the eight times Ballon d’Or winner waited in the box.
But before the ball came in, Messi His cool lost after something apparently was said by Al-Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim.
The couple then walked towards each other and squared up.
Messi deliberately seemed to hit his head in Ibrahim while they were face-to-face before they were separated by teammates.
Both players were unpunished and Variety Did not assess the incident.
Fans were left shocked, saying one, “Messi is shameless.”
Another noticed: “That guy already has something to say are big kids:” Messi headt me. “
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But others did not agree and wrote: “He puts his head forward in Messi – Messi just acted in self -defense after he was first a leading role.”
It came during a poorly humored competition that saw five bookings, including those for both Messis old Barcelona Pals Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez.
Group A is nice ready after Palmeiras and Porto Also played a 0-0-look game last night.
Inter Miami is facing the Portuguese side on Thursday evening.
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