First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G Lionel Messi sparked another controversy during Inter Miami's club-friendly match against Club America. The footballer taunted Mexico fans who booed him during the match.

After being booed by fans of Mexico City-based Club America at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi responded by reminding them of Argentina’s 3-0 lead over Mexico in terms of number of World Cups won.

Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi 'shushed' the Mexican fans who were booing and showing disrespectful gestures by reminding them of THIS certain fact. WATCH.

Midway through the first half, Messi scored an equalizing header. His celebration was far from typical. After briefly celebrating with Luis Suárez and his teammates, he turned towards the section of Club América fans who had been relentlessly targeting him. He displayed his iconic number 10 jersey, and with a defiant gesture, pointed toward them.

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano downplayed the buzz around Lionel Messi’s bold celebration after his goal against Club América last Saturday, instead pointing

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said that her country was sending support in part because many Mexican people live in the Los Angeles area.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to enact an additional 10 percent tariff on products from China and 25 percent on those from Canada and Mexico starting next month after he accused China of sending fentanyl to the two countries, saying it ends up in the United States.

The order will deploy 1,500 troops to build physical barriers, but they will not be used for law enforcement, a military official says.

Mexico was raising sprawling tents on the U.S. border Wednesday as it braced for President Donald Trump to fulfill his pledge to reverse mass migration.