Lionel Messi scores penalty, gets tackled by fan in Puerto Rico match
Messi scored a penalty kick to lead Inter Miami to a 2-1 win against Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico on Feb. 26. He was also tackled by a fan.
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Lionel Messi tackled by pitch invader in chaotic friendly in Puerto Rico
Lionel Messi was briefly tackled to the ground by a pitch invader and a security guard in a midweek, early-season friendly on Thursday evening in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Inter Miami were fulfilling a make-up date for a postponed friendly against Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle, originally slated for 13 February. The initial date was scrapped after Messi had felt discomfort in his hamstring during the preceding tune-up exhibition at Ecuadorian side Barcelona SC.
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Preseason game was rescheduled due to a Messi injury Messi entered in second half and scored winning PK Inter Miami visits Orlando City in MLS play on Sunday Lionel Messi was briefly tackled to the ground by a pitch invader and a security guard in a midweek, early-season friendly on Thursday evening in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Inter Miami were fulfilling a make-up date for a postponed friendly against Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle, originally slated for 13 February. The initial date...
By Jeff Rueter
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