FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF swaps shirts with Rafael Santos (Orlando City SC) after the finish of the Leagues Cup 2023 match against Orlando City SC (1) and Inter Miami CF (3) at the DRV PNK Stadium on August 2nd, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi‘s stint in American soccer is sparking a wave of excitement among fans, celebrities, and everyone involved in the sport. However, the incident involving the dismissal of Inter Miami stadium employee Cristian Salamanca after requesting an autograph from the Argentine superstar raises questions about the balance between admiration for an idol and professionalism.