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Lionel Messi apologized to Atlas FC's Matías Cóccaro after an intense celebration during Inter Miami's 2-1 win in the 2025 Leagues Cup. After assisting the last-minute game-winning goal, Messi celebrated in Cóccaro’s face, reacting to Cóccaro’s earlier taunting of Inter Miami fans. Post-match, Messi approached Cóccaro, apologized, hugged him, and gifted him his jersey. Cóccaro acknowledged the competitive heat of the moment, praising Messi’s gesture and calling him the greatest of all time.