Tensions boiled over between Lionel Messi and referee Joe Dickerson after Inter Miami's 3–3 draw with San Jose Earthquakes.

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba have been teammates for 12 seasons. If that's going to continue after this year, it'll evidently mean they're both staying with Inter Miami. Alba has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami,

Dickerson was not the only person who reacted strongly to Messi's petulant behavior. Current San Jose and former United States Men's National Team coach Bruce Arena had to intervene in order to save the Inter Miami star from himself. "That's universal language when you're talking about referees," Arena said with a grin after the game.