In the past two years, Vegas has welcomed Taylor Swift and Beyonce to perform at the 65,000-seater Allegiant Stadium, as well as hosting its first Formula One race and Super Bowl LVIII. This weekend, it is the turn of Lionel Messi.

Here's everything you need to know about the beef between Inter Miami star Lionel Messi and fans of Mexico's men's national team.

Lionel Messi's goal celebration during Inter Miami's friendly against Club América sparked significant controversy. Facing relentless jeers from Mexican fans, Messi responded with a provocative gesture referencing Argentina's superior World Cup record.

During the match, Checo Pérez proudly displayed his love for football and his lifelong support for Club América. He was spotted greeting players like Igor Lichnovsky and head coach André Jardine, with whom he shares a friendly relationship. At one point, Checo jokingly entrusted his children to América’s players, drawing laughter from those around.

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."

Lionel Messi scored a goal, and Inter Miami outlasted the Mexican champions, Club América, in a preseason clash in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

The match against America is the first of five preseason dates for Inter Miami on its “Americas Tour”. The team will play games in Peru, Panama and Honduras over the next few weeks and end the tour in Tampa against Orlando City on Valentine’s Day.

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.

Inter Miami may have only been back in preseason play for about five days or so but Lionel Messi didn't need long to score his first goal of 2025 facing Club America in Las Vegas or to show off a unique celebration.

Inter Miami will face reigning Liga MX champion Club América at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Here's everything you need to know.

Inside Inter Miami discusses the club’s PK win over Club America in coach Javier Mascherano’s debut plus Santi Morales’ winner, Lionel Messi’s gesture to fans and more.