Messi slapped an Atlas player in a League Cup match

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi slapped Atlas midfielder Sergio Hernandez in a League Cup match on July 31. The game was played in the USA.

According to Sportexpress, the players were talking in raised tones on the field, after which Messi put his hand on the opponent's head and struck him a gentle blow on the cheek.

The referee did not react to the incident.

The match itself ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of Inter Miami, the Argentine footballer scored two assists.

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