First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G Lionel Messi sparked another controversy during Inter Miami's club-friendly match against Club America. The footballer taunted Mexico fans who booed him during the match.

Mexico's young and inexperienced side were inferior for much of the night and fell 0-2 to River Plate at the Estadio Monumental.

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Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he has given little importance to Lionel Messi 's provocative celebration following his goal against Club América on Saturday, before claiming that Liga MX teams have always been "hostile" against Argentinians.

Messi faced plenty of backlash from those in Mexico after mocking their lack of World Cup success compared to Argentina's decorated history. Notably, former "El Tri" international Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista called out the Argentinian for a "lack of professionalism and education."

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Midway through the first half, Messi scored an equalizing header. His celebration was far from typical. After briefly celebrating with Luis Suárez and his teammates, he turned towards the section of Club América fans who had been relentlessly targeting him. He displayed his iconic number 10 jersey, and with a defiant gesture, pointed toward them.

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Mexico will play the second and final game of their January camp in South America when they visit the Estadio Monumental in Argentina to take on River Plate.