Crowd Chaos Disrupts Inter Miami Friendly.. Messi Falls to the Ground in Puerto Rico

The friendly match between American Inter Miami and Ecuador's Independiente del Valle, held in Puerto Rico, turned into a scene of crowd chaos at the final whistle, as several fans stormed the pitch in an attempt to get closer to Argentine star Lionel Messi.

The chaos peaked when one fan rushed towards Messi and knocked him to the ground amidst clear confusion from security personnel, who hurried to intervene and contain the situation.

Decisive Goal from a Penalty

Messi, 38 years old, came on as a substitute at the start of the second half and managed to score the winning goal for his team in the 70th minute from a penalty, leading Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory in their preparatory tour.

At the end of the match, one fan tried to get the Argentine star's autograph, while another sought to take a commemorative photo, before the situation escalated into an unorganized rush.

Official Silence and Anticipation

No official statement has been issued by Inter Miami regarding the events surrounding the match, at a time when footage circulating on social media has sparked widespread debate about the security measures accompanying friendly matches with large crowds.

Rocky Start Locally

This comes as Inter Miami prepares to continue its journey in Major League Soccer, after opening its season with a 3-0 loss to Los Angeles FC.

Messi had led the team to win the Major League Soccer title last season, a historic achievement that enhanced the club's presence on the football scene both in the United States and abroad.