Despite his X-rated tirade, the Argentine icon avoided receiving a red card.Following Inter Miami’s third straight embarrassing tie in the Major League Soccer (MLS), Lionel Messi unleashed an X-rated tirade at the referee.

After a 1-1 draw with Charlotte on Saturday at Chase Stadium, Miami’s winless run now stands at three games. The team is led by several celebrities.Lionel Messi lashed out at the referee after Inter Miami’s hapless drawCredit: https://x.com/CristianoXtra_Messi allegedly called the referee a ‘mean-spirited son of a b****’Credit: https://x.com/CristianoXtra_Messi claimed Inter Miami should have been awarded a late penalty against CharlotteCredit: https://x.com/CristianoXtra_Messi escaped a red card and was only shown a yellow card.

Karol Swiderski gave the visitors the lead on minute 57, but Messi, 37, tied the score ten minutes later. 

The 12th minute of additional time saw the hosts come dangerously close to stealing a late victory.

The former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba headed the ball across to another legendary player for the Blaugranas, Luis Suarez, after the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner lofted it towards him. 

Suarez volleyed the ball over the bar, though, missing the close-range goal.

The striker then collided with Charlotte custodian Kristijan Kahlina and rolled on the ground in pain.

At the end of the game, Messi was furious and insisted that the Liverpool icon ought to have been given a penalty. 

After the final whistle, the camera captured the star forward criticising the official.

In Spain, Messi reportedly said to the referee, according to Mundo Deportivo, “You’re a mean-spirited son of a b****!”

Remarkably, the referee only gave the Argentina captain a yellow card rather than a red one. 

Earlier in the game, Kerwin Vargas beat Miami goalie Drake Callender from close range, but the goal was disallowed for offside for Charlotte.