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VIDEO: Lionel Messi booed by IShowSpeed during Inter Miami’s crushing 6-0 defeat to Al-Nassr – with YouTube star yelling ‘Ronaldo better’ in Argentine’s direction

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  • MLS outfit taking in pre-season tour
  • Still waiting on first win of 2024
  • Heavy defeat suffered in Saudi Arabia
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The MLS outfit are readying themselves for the start of a new domestic season, with a historic first international tour being taken in before competitive action kicks off in the United States. Tata Martino’s side have found the going tough across four friendly dates so far.

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    Inter Miami are yet to win a game, suffering defeats against FC Dallas, Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr while also playing out a goalless draw with El Salvador. They are searching for a spark, and Messi was unable to provide that when being restricted to seven minutes off the bench in their latest outing.

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    IShowSpeed was among those in attendance for a contest in Saudi Arabia that had been billed as ‘The Last Dance’ between Messi and his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentine was introduced as a token gesture to those in attendance late on, while his fellow Ballon d’Or winner missed out entirely due to injury.

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    WHAT ISHOWSPEED SAID

    Speed was quick to make Messi aware of where his allegiances lie when seeing the South American make his way to the touchline before stepping onto the field. He yelled “Ronaldo better” in the World Cup winner’s direction, while also booing him loudly.

  • WHAT NEXT?

    Speed also referred to Sergio Busquets as “Biscuits” to the former Barcelona midfielder’s face, but was warmly embraced by the Spaniard and his Inter Miami colleagues Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba when being introduced to the players before kick-off. Messi and Co are now off to the Middle East for meetings with a Hong Kong Select XI and Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe.