The incident between Fernando Ortiz and Lionel Messi at the end of the first leg in Concachampions

The Monterrey Football Club was able to take advantage in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup 2024 against Inter Miami in a 1-2 comeback at Las Garzas' home, in that match Lionel Messi ended up being ruled out by the coaching staff, however, the Argentine star gave more to talk about at the end of the match.

According to Channel 6 Sports from Monterrey, 'Leo'He went to look for the Guatemalan whistler Walter Lopez to complain about his job and that's when he met the Gang's coach, Fernando Ortiz, but it was not a pleasant meeting since both said things to each other and the situation ended hot. In the end, no images were revealed and there are no statements regarding the alleged parties involved.

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The Argentine strategist said he was satisfied with the result in his favor as visitors, but he knows that the series is not yet defined.

“We hoped he could play, I've said it, he's the best in history, it wasn't possible, I hope he's back to enjoy it. It's up to us to do what we can to get through to the next round, this is still open”

– Fernando Ortiz.

He 'Tano'He gave credit to his players who showed intelligence to keep the game afloat despite going downhill.

“We faced a great rival, a team that did a good job in the 90 minutes, fortunately I have a top team, the players who came on made a difference, they understood where the game was going and their intelligence marked the result,” he said. .

Fernando Ortiz surprised by asking for Messi's presence in the second leg of the Concachampions quarterfinals

“I admire Leo, I have said it and I say it again. I continue to watch him and I continue to admire him. I would like to face him but I am interested in my team winning. He is the best player in the world of all times. I hope he can be in the return and enjoy it,” he noted.

Gerardo Martino He anticipated Messi's physical improvement, however, he chose to give him a few more days of recovery and hopes to be able to have him for the Major League Soccer match this weekend or for the return match in Sultana del Norte.

“As we said, it goes game by game, this was not the game, I was not ready. That's how it will be with Colorado and the return with Monterrey. It feels better and better, but today we were taking too big a risk,” he said.