MLS rules stipulate that every player must be available for press duty after each match has passed. For Messi, this becomes even more important because of the huge attraction from El Pulga. However, the Argentine superstar did not answer the media after the 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
Messi was once again silent in front of the media after the draw against Nashville.
The same thing happened again this morning (Vietnam time), after Inter Miami’s goalless stalemate against Nashville. Since arriving in America, the owner of 7 Golden Balls has only held one press conference.
The fact that Messi repeatedly “neglected” the task of answering the media after the match made NHM Inter Miami worried about the risk of receiving a penalty from MLS.
However, a statement released through the Miami Herald said Messi will not be punished for his silence with the media: “There was a misunderstanding regarding Messi’s access to the media. He did not violate any principles regarding his obligation to respond to the press.”
According to the MLS, teams can circumvent the rules of media regulations, either by entering the locker room doors or by sending certain players to give interviews and press conferences. These press policies were researched by MLS before Messi came to America.
Bao Bao | 15:58 August 31, 2023
