
During Inter Miami's pre-season friendly against Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico, Lionel Messi scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory. Late in the match, multiple fans invaded the pitch, with one supporter grabbing Messi from behind. A security guard intervened, tackling the fan and causing Messi to fall to the ground. Messi was unharmed and quickly recovered. The match had been postponed earlier due to Messi's leg discomfort, and the incident highlighted the strong fan enthusiasm surrounding the player.
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