Inter Miami CF assistant coach Javi Morales addressed reports of an incident involving Lionel Messi in the Monterrey locker room following their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal clash. Morales emphasized that the focus should be on the game itself, stating that 'the most important thing happened on the field.' Despite rumors of a confrontation, Morales stressed the significance of the match and the need to concentrate on the upcoming second leg against Monterrey.
Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat to Monterrey in the first leg of the quarterfinal held at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Speculation arose regarding a potential altercation between Messi and the Monterrey team, possibly triggered by comments made by Monterrey head coach Fernando Ortiz prior to the game.
