**Major League Soccer is investigating allegations that Lionel Messi gained unauthorized access to the officials' locker room following Inter Miami's match against LAFC at the LA Memorial Coliseum. A video circulating online showed the Inter Miami captain appearing to enter the referees' premises, prompting league officials to launch an inquiry into the incident.

Chris Rivett, Professional Referee Organization director of communications, confirmed to ESPN that Messi did not actually enter the officials' locker room, stating "After speaking with match officials, we can confirm he did not enter the premises." The MLS Disciplinary Committee typically announces decisions before the next round of matches, though players can appeal rulings, potentially delaying any announcement regarding potential disciplinary action.

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano addressed the situation following his team's season-opening loss, confirming he didn't see Messi upset with officiating during the match. "No, no, no I didn't see anything. The truth is that the match finished and then I went into the locker room," Mascherano said in his post-match press conference. The team will look to bounce back when they visit Orlando City on March 1 at Inter&Co Stadium.**