Inter Miami wins the 2026 Campeones Cup 2-0 over Liga MX champions Cruz Azul at Nu Stadium in Miami on Wednesday night, with Lionel Messi playing a key role. Sources report that after the trophy presentation and celebrations, Messi had a heated exchange with Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber.
Video and postgame accounts describe Messi approaching Garber while appearing visibly animated, including moments where he points and speaks emphatically. Reports also say Messi goes over to Garber more than once before walking away, and that teammate Luis Suárez later appears to help separate or guide him away.
Neither outlet provides a confirmed explanation for what was said. Both describe that the dispute became a major talking point, prompting speculation among fans on social media. As of now, Messi and MLS have not publicly clarified the reason for the confrontation, though coverage notes it follows Messi’s on-field impact—scoring and assisting in the match and being named Campeones Cup MVP.
