An unlikely person helped save Lionel Messi from receiving a postmatch red card on Wednesday night -- San Jose Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena. Messi of Inter Miami was irate when he was tackled just outside the box during second-half stoppage time of the 3-3 tie in San Jose.

Megastar Lionel Messi’s visit with Inter Miami CF to San Jose delivered all the desired feels and fireworks that soccer fans hoped for Wednesday night. Ardent fans, old and young alike and from near and far,

San Jose Earthquakes head coach Bruce Arena helped save Lionel Messi from receiving a red card following the final whistle of Wednesday night's game against Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi clashed with the referee after Inter Miami’s 3-3 draw with San Jose Earthquakes, prompting rival coach Bruce Arena to intervene and prevent a potential red card.