“Cry More”- Fan War Erupts As Lionel Messi Fans Attack Referee Over Controversial Decision After Inter Miami’s MLS Cup Elimination by Atlanta United

Well, not many saw this coming but the moment is here. Inter Miami, the winner of the MLS Supporters Shield, has been eliminated from the playoffs. Lionel Messi and his team stumbled against Atlanta United in Game 3, losing with a score of 2-3. Describing the match as charged with tension and controversy would be an understatement, especially given the heated discussions that have erupted online regarding Atlanta's victory.

Lionel Messi brought a glimmer of hope to Inter Miami by scoring an equalizer to make it 2-2. However, their celebrations were short-lived when Bartosz Silsz regained the lead for Atlanta United shortly thereafter. And fans of Inter Miami are particularly upset about how this goal was achieved.

For more context, during the buildup play, Tomas Aviles fell and remained on the ground. But the referee never blew the whistle and Atlanta fully capitalized on scoring the goal. It's safe to say both Lionel Messi and Inter Miami supporters expressed their discontent over this decision on social media platforms.

Conversely, there were also fans who defended the legitimacy of Atlanta's goal online. Here are some of the reactions:

Regardless of which perspective is valid, one thing remains clear. For Lionel Messi to secure his first MLS Cup continues to be an unfulfilled aspiration.