Leo Messi might face punishment for 'violating' protocol in MLS debut: Explained

According to The Washington Post, Lionel Messi violated the MLS protocol during his league debut on Sunday.

Since when has scoring goals become a crime, you may ask? Well, it's not about goals.

For some reason, the Argentine did not speak with reporters after the clash with NY Red Bull, which goes against the league’s media rules.

All players, without any exceptions, are required to be available to the media after games.

It is unclear what the potential sanction might be, and it remains to be seen if MLS deems his actions deserving of any punishment at all.

Messi's bagged 11 goals in just 9 appearances for Inter Miami so far this season.