Referee Under Fire for Booking Lionel Messi in Inter Miami vs. Cincinnati

Inter Miami hosted Cincinnati at Nu Stadium in Miami on Wednesday, October 28, for another round of Major League Soccer action. Around the 42nd minute, the referee booked Lionel Messi, showing the Argentine star a yellow card. The decision sparked criticism of the referee on social media. Even the commentators on Apple TV’s Spanish-language MLS broadcast shared their thoughts during the live coverage, saying the incident didn’t warrant a yellow card for the Argentine superstar. Why Lionel Messi Received a Yellow Card in Inter Miami vs. Cincinnati?