Despite the on-field clash, Coccaro and Messi ended things with a hug and a shirt swap.
The Argentine midfielder started in Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over Atlas in the Leagues Cup.
Lionel Messi says new recruit Rodrigo De Paul will give Inter Miami a big "boost in quality" after making his debut for the Major League Soccer side.
Lionel Messi screamed in the face of a rival after helping Inter Miami to a dramatic win over Atlas, but later apologised by passing over his shirt.
Lionel Messi put on a playmaking masterclass for Inter Miami against Atlas, with Marcelo Weigandt being teed up for a dramatic winner.
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has questioned the decision from MLS to sting him with a one-match ban, saying: “They didn’t let me compete.”
The Herons earned their first win thanks to a last-minute goal from Marcelo Weigandt.
Lionel Messi delivered yet another magical performance for Inter Miami, orchestrating a dramatic Leagues Cup victory over Atlas! The Argentine maestro notched two crucial assists, culminating in a breathtaking, last-gasp assist deep into stoppage time - the fifth minute, to be exact - securing a narrow win for the Herons. New signing Rodrigo De Paul also shone brightly, displaying impressive class and immediately impacting the team's dynamic in a promising debut. It was a thrilling encounter fueled by Messi's brilliance and a glimpse of Inter Miami's growing potential
The Herons host Atlas Wednesday night in their Leagues Cup opener, and De Paul could make his first appearance for Miami
