Miami, USA – A storm of controversy is brewing around Lionel Messi after former LA Galaxy player Alan Gordon shockingly claimed that the Argentine superstar had threatened his younger compatriot, Luka De La Vega, right on the pitch.
A Shocking Claim
According to Gordon, Messi allegedly told De La Vega:
“You won’t get called up to the national team as long as I’m still playing.”
The incident was said to have taken place during the League Cup final, where Inter Miami suffered a 0-3 defeat against the Seattle Sounders.
Heated Even After the Final Whistle
Several fans present at the stadium reported that even after the match ended, Messi continued to shout remarks at De La Vega that sounded like intimidation.
De La Vega’s Calm Reaction
Surprisingly, Luka De La Vega chose not to retaliate. The young striker simply shrugged it off and later even praised Messi, calling him “an inspiration” in his career.
Trouble Ahead for Messi?
Messi, long admired for his calm and humble demeanor, now finds himself at the center of accusations of being the “big fish bullying the small fish.” If the claims are proven true, this could become an unwelcome blemish on the otherwise glorious career of the 2022 World Cup champion.