JAKARTA - San Jose Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena helped save Lionel Messi from a red card after the final whistle of Thursday's match, May 15, 2025, against Inter Miami.
Towards the end of the match, Messi expressed his frustration, arguing with the referee, after being fouled outside the penalty box.
However, there was no warning from the justice for the incident. As soon as the final whistle sounded, Messi immediately went to the referee to complain about the decision and then got a yellow card.
Messi continued to dispute the situation, with the referee responding "go now" before Bruce Arena intervened to avoid further escalation.
"He's definitely not happy. I want to make sure he won't get a red card."
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"I'm just trying to get rid of him. If he gets a red card at the end of the game, it's going to be ridiculous."
"I just want to make sure we get rid of him from there. He's ready to play in the next game for Inter Miami," Bruce Arena told a news conference after his match.
Inter Miami drew 3-3 against Earthquakes when Maximiliano Falcon and Tadeo Allende scored for Herons one point away.
Inter Miami went through a tough time after being knocked out of the Concacaf Champions Cup by Vancouver Whitecaps in the semifinals. Herons have only won one win, one loss, and one draw since the knockout system match on April 30, 2025.
Previously, Inter Miami lost 4-1 against Minnesota United on Sunday, May 11, 2025, adding to Messi's frustration on the pitch.
Herons will try to bounce back with a new focus when they host rivals Orlando City on May 19, 2025 at Chase Stadium.
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