Messi scores on debut but violates MLS media rules

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against New York Red Bulls. Pic/AFP

Lionel Messi did not speak with reporters after his Major League Soccer debut, a violation of the league's media rules. Messi scored in the 89th minute of Inter Miami's 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

Messi entered in the 60th minute along with former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquests. Miami had gone ahead on a 37th-minute goal by Diego Gomez in a buildup started by Jordi Alba, another Barcelona alum on a night Miami gave six players MLS debuts.

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Miami spokeswoman Molly Dreska said after the match that Messi was not being made available to reporters. Dan Courtemanche, MLS's executive vice president of communications, said before the game that Messi, like all players, was required to be available to media after games.

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