Successive complaints are yellowed! Messi failed to ask the referee for a foul. He was given a yellow card after continuing to complain.

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Miami International lost to Oakland City 0-3 in the regular season. In this game, Messi was once again given a yellow card for complaining to the referee. In the 74th minute of the game, Suarez was fouled. Messi asked the referee for a card, but the referee ignored it. Messi then complained to the referee and received a yellow card.

Last round of matches, Miami International 3-3 San Jose earthquake. Messi was shown a yellow card because he kept complaining at the referee after the game.