{
  "id": 6540568,
  "title": "Lionel Messi's Teammates Get Into Heated Exchange With Robert Lewandowski During MLS Match | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/lionel-messis-teammates-get-into-heated-exchange-with-robert",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T04:01:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/lionel-messis-teammates-get-into-heated-exchange-with-robert-lewandowski-during-mls-match-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During the Chicago Fire's MLS match against Inter Miami on Wednesday, Robert Lewandowski found himself in a heated exchange with members of Lionel Messi's team. The Polish striker argued with members of Messi's squad following a highly anticipated encounter in which the two superstars faced off for the first time in the MLS. Despite never being teammates, Lewandowski and Messi have crossed paths multiple times throughout their illustrious careers, and their latest meeting added another chapter to their long-standing rivalry. Luis Suarez also featured for Inter Miami during the match. In the first half, Lewandowski scored for Chicago Fire, putting the team ahead in the 10th minute. However, Inter Miami managed to equalize after the break, courtesy of a goal from Casemiro. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with both sides settling for a point. The on-field tension between Lewandowski and Messi's Inter Miami teammates was one of the main talking points of the night, particularly given the history between the two football icons. Despite the heated exchange, the two stars were seen sharing a warm moment before the match, adding an emotional touch to their latest meeting in the MLS.",
  "summary": "Robert Lewandowski was involved in a heated exchange with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami teammates during Chicago Fire’s MLS clash against the Florida-based side on Wednesday. The Polish striker was seen arguing with members of Messi’s team during the highly anticipated encounter, with the moment adding further drama to the blockbuster fixture. The match attracted huge attention as Lewandowski faced…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}