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<ul><li>Messi scores in draw with LA Galaxy</li><li>Claims he snubbed Eriq Zavaleta after game</li><li>Defender sets record straight</li></ul><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

'He's clearly mad' - Lionel Messi snub claims addressed by LA Galaxy defender Eriq Zavaleta with Inter Miami superstar said to have reacted furiously to shirt-swap request

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/inter-miami-player-ratings-la-galaxy-lionel-messi/blt87f34ceee6d606b8" target="_blank">Messi bagged a late equalizer</a> as Inter Miami drew 1-1 with the LA Galaxy last time out in MLS. Footage emerged after the match of Messi, which some social media users claimed showed the Inter Miami superstar snubbing Zavaleta and refusing a request to swap shirts after the final whistle.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Messi le negó el saludo y su camiseta al jugador salvadoreño Erick Savaleta<a href="https://t.co/yKovoaAWjK">pic.twitter.com/yKovoaAWjK</a></p>— Analistas (@SomosAnalistas_) <a href="https://twitter.com/SomosAnalistas_/status/1762511972485284000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><span>However, the LA Galaxy defender has been quick to respond to the criticism of Messi and set the record straight in a post on social media.</span> He replied to the video footage and a fan asking when he asked for Messi's shirt with a post that read: "I never spoke to him lol. He’s clearly mad at the refs but agendas…."<span></span></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I never spoke to him lol. He’s clearly mad at the refs but agendas….</p>— Eriq Zavaleta (@_AIR_RIQ_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_AIR_RIQ_/status/1762577737360064702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT ZAVALETA HAS SAID

<p>Messi may not have clashed with Zavaleta but he did join in a heated exchange between Edwin Cerillo and Luis Suarez. Cerillo has insisted he won't reveal exactly what Messi said to him but did say <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wasnt-going-stay-silent-lionel-messi-la-argument-edwin-cerrillo-explained-inter-miami-mls-galaxy/blt0ae415f3015a23c5#csee912e67afaddc08" target="_blank">he thought the Inter Miami superstar "wanted to get into my head."</a></p><div class="affiliate-button-container theme-1" data-name="Apple TV"><div class="affiliate-button"><img class="logo" height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2de198b67da95a2e/65709d2436cf7d0407034ef9/Apple_TV.png" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Get the MLS Season Pass today!</span></div><a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" class="affiliate-button-link" target="_blank">Stream games now</a></div>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Messi's shirt was instead taken home by Zavaleta's Galaxy team-mate Diego Fagundez. The 29-year-old showed off the iconic No. 10 jersey after the game.</p><p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">🇦🇷🤝🇺🇾| Diego Fagundez com a camisa do Messi após jogo contra o LA Galaxy. <br><br>Olha o sorriso do uruguaio, essa vira quadro na sala kkkkkk 🖼️<a href="https://twitter.com/territoriomls?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@territoriomls</a> <a href="https://t.co/LmWrYJUfwn">pic.twitter.com/LmWrYJUfwn</a></p>— Cristian Moraes (@18Cristian_MR) <a href="https://twitter.com/18Cristian_MR/status/1762190606493798588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Messi and Miami have a derby date against Florida neighbours Orlando City next. The two teams meet at Chase Stadium on Saturday, March 4.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MESS

'He's clearly mad' - Lionel Messi snub claims addressed by LA Galaxy defender Eriq Zavaleta with Inter Miami superstar said to have reacted furiously to shirt-swap request | Goal.com

LA Galaxy defender Eriq Zavaleta has set the record straight after claims Inter Miami&apos;s Lionel Messi snubbed his request for a shirt swap.

&apos;He&apos;s clearly mad&apos; - Lionel Messi snub claims addressed by LA Galaxy defender Eriq Zavaleta with Inter Miami superstar said to have reacted furiously to shirt-swap request