Instagram/Lionel Messi Celebrity Chaos in Puerto Rico: Fan storms pitch and tackles Lionel Messi during Inter Miami's friendly match. Read the full story. March 13, 2026 AceShowbiz - During a friendly soccer match in Puerto Rico on February 26, soccer icon Lionel Messi experienced an unexpected and chaotic moment when a fan stormed the field and tackled him, causing a brief but intense disruption. The incident took place in the 88th minute of the game between Inter Miami and Independiente del Valle.