Don Garber reflects on September confrontation with Lionel Messi
Don Garber has reflected on his September clash with Lionel Messi, with the Major League Soccer commissioner saying he appreciated the exchange.
Key takeaways
- Garber has now publicly discussed the incident involving Messi.
- The confrontation happened in September.
- MLS’s commissioner said he respected the moment between the pair.
Garber gives his view
The MLS chief did not distance himself from the confrontation with the Inter Miami star. Instead, Garber said he admired the exchange, signalling that he viewed it positively despite the tension of the moment.
Messi remains the league’s biggest name, while Garber continues to oversee MLS during a period of intense attention on the Argentine forward and Inter Miami.
What happens next
There is no indication of any further action following the September incident. Garber’s comments suggest the matter has not created a lasting rift between the commissioner and Messi.
