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Messi urges MLS to review refereeing standards after controversial decision

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19.05.2025

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi publicly made his feelings known on refereeing standards in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Sunday night. The Qatar 2022-winner urged the U.S. league to review the work of current referees after a 3-0 loss at the Chase Stadium in the Florida Derby against Orlando SC.

In a post-match interview, Messi insisted Inter Miami had their rivals against the ropes, until Orlando scored from a controversial play that went unpunished by referee Guido Gonzalez. 

In the 42nd minute, striker Iván Angulo intercepted a wayward throw-in by the Herons and passed it to goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, who picked up the ball after controlling with his feet. Gallese immediately sent a long pass to Colombian striker Luis Muriel which resulted........

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