Lionel Messi knocked to the
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Lionel Messi knocked to the ground by pitch invader during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico

Chaos erupted in Puerto Rico during Inter Miami's friendly match. Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a pitch invader.

Tonight's friendly match between Inter Miami and Ecuador's Independiente del Valle turned chaotic.

In the 88th minute of the match, Lionel Messi was brought down by a pitch invader.

A shirtless supporter ran onto the pitch and embraced Messi. A security guard ran behind him and tackled the pitch invader - who in turn brought Messi to the ground.

Lionel Messi previously had his own bodyguard in Miami, whose job was to stop fans from approaching the superstar during matches.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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