Soccer superstar Lionel Messi got more than he bargained for during a friendly match in Puerto Rico on February 26, when a fan who rushed the field bear-hugged him so aggressively that security's attempt to intervene sent both the fan and Messi crashing to the turf. The chaos erupted in the 88th minute of Inter Miami's friendly against Independiente del Valle. The match was already decided with Inter Miami locking up a 2-1 win. Messi scored the game-winner in the 70th minute off a penalty shot after entering at halftime alongside other regular starters.
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Mild Lionel Messi Tackled by Fans During Wild Inter Miami Moment
February 27, 2026
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