Player Dax McCarty and his wife Jen stirred significant controversy following the match between Inter Miami and Nashville in the final of the Leagues Cup. The Nashville player obtained Messi's jersey after a match that extended to penalties, reaching the 11th kick where goalkeepers took their turns. McCarty posted a photo carrying Messi's jersey on his "X" account, emphasizing that the loss against Inter Miami wasn't too harsh for him, pointing out that getting the Argentine's jersey felt like a victory.
His wife later escalated the controversy by sharing the same photo and commenting: "We smelled the jersey; it seems he sweats perfume!" Messi led Inter Miami to its first-ever title after winning against Nashville in a penalty shootout (10-9) early Sunday morning in the Leagues Cup final. Lionel Messi also became the top scorer of the Leagues Cup with 10 goals and won the award for best player in the tournament. Less than a month after joining, Messi secured his first title with Inter Miami and his 44th title overall in his career, making him the most decorated player in football history.
