Lionel Messi has criticized the referee, claiming that he was unaware of the back-pass regulation, after Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to Orlando Pirates.
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On Sunday, Orlando City defeated Inter Miami 3-0 at home in Major League Soccer. One of the goals was set up via a back-pass. Just two minutes before halftime, Luis Muriel scored for the away team at Chase Stadium.
Dagur Dan Porhallsson scored in stoppage time, and Marco Palasic doubled Orlando’s lead eight minutes into the second half. An Orlando player set up one of those goals by setting up his own goalkeeper with a pass.
It was a game of long balls, Messi said on Apple TV+. The next bizarre move was a player giving the ball back to their goalkeeper.
“I was informed by the referee that he was unaware of the regulation and didn’t comprehend it. It was a long ball that led to their goal that came from the play.
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Messi demanded that the officials in Major League Soccer (MLS) do a better job, without blaming anyone, for the Herons’ defeat. The illustrious footballer suggested that Major League Soccer should examine the referees more closely.