Inter Miami's Lionel Messi expressed his frustration over the new Major League Soccer rule that mandates an injured player to leave the field for two minutes. This came after a foul by Montréal defender George Campbell in the 40th minute of the match, causing Messi to go down holding his knee. Despite Miami's medical staff attending to him, Campbell did not receive a yellow card for the incident.
Under the new MLS regulations, if a player remains on the ground for more than 15 seconds and medical staff enter the field, the player may be required to exit for two minutes. Messi's departure from the pitch occurred during a crucial moment, following a foul that led to a free-kick opportunity for Miami.
