Taylor Twellman is “not buying” Lionel Messi’s excuses at Inter Miami, with the Argentine superstar pointing fingers at MLS match officials.
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Out of sorts Herons have been struggling for formTalismanic captain has lost his cool at timesCalls for MLS to improve standard of officiatingFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
After enjoying an unbeaten start to their 2025 campaign, the Herons have suffered five defeats in their last seven games across all competitions. They endured CONCACAF Champions Cup heartache at the semi-final stage, while dropping precious points domestically.
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Messi has been cutting a frustrated figure, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner taking to engaging in heated confrontations with rival coaches and referees once final whistles have been blown.
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He was fuming again at the end of a 3-0 derby defeat to Florida neighbours Orlando City, with Messi claiming that some MLS referees “don’t know the rules” as a passionate call for change was made.
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Twellman believes that Messi and Co need to start looking at their own performances before trying to pass blame elsewhere, with the former USMNT star saying: “They did NOT lose 3-0 because of the officiating….yes improvement is needed sure but I watched the 90’. Not buying the refs were/are the issue with giving up 20 goals in 6 games.”
