Lionel Messi ‘breaks MLS rule for the second time’ as Inter Miami fail to score in first match since he joined

LIONEL MESSI did not speak to the media after Inter Miami’s clash with Nashville last night.

MLS rules state that players must be made available to the press after games.

GettyLionel Messi was in action against Nashville last night[/caption]

GettyThe Argentine has given one press conference since moving to the US[/caption]

Messi, 36, was also reportedly not made available after his MLS debut against New York Red Bulls last weekend.

And according to the Mail, he was once again a no-show last night.

Ahead of the match, MLS executive vice-president Dan Courtemanche had reiterated that all players, including Messi, must be made available to the press after matches.

It has not yet emerged whether Inter Miami will be sanctioned for Messi’s no-shows.

The Argentine has given one press conference since moving to the US.

Inter Miami failed to score for the first time in any of Messi’s ten appearances thus far last night.

Tata Martino’s side battled to a 0-0 draw with Nashville, the same team they dramatically beat in the Leagues Cup final.

Fans gushed over some of Messi’s passes – but his side were unable to break the deadlock.

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Messi has scored 11 goals in 10 appearances so far for Inter Miami – also laying on three assists.

Seven of these appearances came in their victorious Leagues Cup campaign.

Inter Miami will require an incredible run to reach the MLS play-offs, due to their awful start under sacked boss Phil Neville prior to Messi’s arrival.

David Beckham‘s MLS side trail the Eastern Conference’s play-off positions by ten points.

Messi and Co are next set to be in action on Sunday evening, when they travel to face LAFC.

Messi has been in stellar form since moving to MLSRex   

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