Lionel Messi has, for the second time in just a couple of months, lost his temper while playing for Inter Miami in the MLS.
Back in February, the 37-year-old was seen grabbing an opposing coach by the neck as his side drew 2-2 with New York City FC - while he also clashed with the referee on that occasion.
On Friday, Messi had a match to forget with Inter Miami losing 2-0 to Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup semi-final.
The Argentina international was surprisingly subdued throughout the contest, with goals from Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter enough to give Vancouver a big advantage ahead of the second leg on May 1.
Lionel Messi has, for the second time in just a couple of months, lost his temper while playing for Inter Miami in the MLS
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Messi was seen losing his temper, however, as his side crashed to defeat.
The football legend decided to square up to Vancouver star Andres Cubas, with the pair then involved in a shoving match.
After the final whistle, fans in attendance couldn't resist mocking Messi - with one even seen holding a Cristiano Ronaldo shirt to rub salt into his wounds.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star was angry at this and responded by pointing and muttering furiously in their direction as he trudged off the tunnel.
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Messi and his team-mates will be hoping to overturn their first leg deficit next week.
And head coach Javier Mascherano is adamant his team are capable of securing victory, while also confessing they've got 'nothing to lose'.
"We have nothing to lose. We have to try to win the game. We know we have to score at least two goals and not concede," he said.
"Now maybe the pressure is for Vancouver. They have to keep the result. We will try to do it."
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Meanwhile, at the age of 37, Messi is currently in the twilight years of his career.
Though he still possesses some of the magic of old, it's unclear how long he'll keep going before hanging up his boots and calling it a day.
Messi was recently asked about potentially playing for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, with that tournament due to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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He kept his cards close to his chest, however, insisting that he hadn't yet decided whether he'd be playing in that event or not.
"This year will be key to see what I decide regarding the 2026 World Cup," Messi told Simplemente Futbol.
"Being able to play consistently, feeling good. Last year I started pre-season and had some injuries.
Lionel Messi cut a frustrated figure as Inter Miami lost to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday
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"This year I had a good preseason, got off to a good start, and I feel good.
"But it's a long season because it doesn't end until December and the Club World Cup is on.
"I think and see, but I don't want to set goals. I take it day by day and see how I feel physically and be honest with myself."
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