The Athletic confirmed the Sanllehi-Messi incident via an anonymous club source. Inter Miami issued a statement saying that the Sanllehi decision was "pre-planned" and not a response to the exchange on the bus, per the original report from GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert.

Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami has shaken up its front office following a reported incident after an exhibition match.

There has been a big shakeup in the Inter Miami front office, with president of football operations Raul Sanllehi re-assigned, per sources.