Scandal erupts after rout! Inter Miami demands referee punishment over star bookings

Once again, MLS officiating finds itself at the heart of a major scandal.

Details: According to Motivaciones Fútbol, Inter Miami is considering submitting an official request for an investigation into the performance of referee Drew Fischer following their regular season clash with Nashville. The Florida club’s frustration centers on the yellow cards handed to Lionel Messi and Casemiro.

Reports indicate that MLS, together with the PRO referees’ organization, will thoroughly review match footage to determine if there were significant refereeing mistakes in crucial moments. Should the Canadian official’s actions be deemed unsatisfactory, he faces a poor internal rating and could be dropped from upcoming assignments.

However, league regulations do not allow for disciplinary sanctions to be overturned, so the yellow cards issued to Messi and Casemiro will stand. It’s worth noting that the match ended in a 1-4 defeat for the Florida side, and Brazilian midfielder Casemiro joined Inter Miami as a free agent in July 2026 after leaving Manchester United.

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