The Garzas team scheduled a friendly match against the Coapa squad as part of their preseason, facing the starting eleven of the three-time champions in preparation. The match drew attention due to the stars present on the field.
The game featured goals from Henry Martín in the 31st minute, Lionel Messi in the 34th, Israel Reyes in the 52nd, and Tomás Avilés in the 90th. A curious moment arose after Messi's goal against América from Mexico, with gestures that stirred controversy.
It is speculated that the provocations and strong insults from the azulcrema fans, including references to Cristiano Ronaldo, may have triggered Messi's reaction. However, the conflict did not transfer to the field, and the players maintained a professional and friendly attitude throughout the match.
After the encounter, social media was filled with complaints about inappropriate behavior from the stands, far removed from the sporting spirit of the match. Discontent was expressed over the lack of connection between the taunts and the development of the game.
In another exciting match, América and Inter Miami played to a 2-2 draw, which was decided in penalties in favor of the MLS team. Despite the result, the most attention-grabbing moment was Lionel Messi's reaction to the Mexican fans after his goal, making gestures and mentioning the number of World Cups Argentina holds.
