MLS has ironically been branded “Messi League Soccer”, with Inter Miami’s superstar No.10 taunted for needing a red card in order to make an impact.

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• Argentine icon on target in California
• Snatched a point in 92nd minute
• All eyes on him during spell in the States

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was on target for the Herons in their latest outing against the LA Galaxy. He grabbed a dramatic 92nd-minute equaliser in that contest, with a decisive contribution finally made in front of a star-studded crowd in California.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Messi’s goal did, however, arrive in seven minutes of stoppage-time and with the Galaxy having been reduced to 10 men following the dismissal of Marco Delgado. journalist Alvaro Morales has used those factors to poke fun at the supposed GOAT of world football.

• WHAT MORALES SAID

  Morales delivered a joke at Messi’s expense on social media, claiming the biggest star in MLS was handed a gift-wrapped opportunity to impress. He wrote on Instagram: “There it is: only with a Galaxy red card and seven extra minutes could Messi score. Just like that! Messi League Soccer. You were warned.”

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  WHAT NEXT?

  While Morales’ words were said in jest, it does raise questions that have already been asked in the U.S. It has been suggested that MLS is placing too much emphasis on the presence of Messi in Miami, while ignoring the other teams and players under its umbrella.

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