MIAMI -- Lionel Messi pointed his finger at MLS commissioner Don Garber multiple times after Inter Miami's game with Cruz Azul on Wednesday. Postgame video showed Messi pointing and speaking to Garber before walking away, then returning to point and talk again. Another video showed them pointing at each other. MLS declined comment; Inter Miami didn't immediately respond.

The exchange came after Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup. Messi scored the 100th goal of his Inter Miami career during the game.

This victory gave Inter Miami another trophy three years after Messi's arrival. Miami won the Leagues Cup in 2023, the Supporters' Shield in 2024 and MLS Cup in 2025.