Overview
- La Familia, the club’s recognized supporters in the North Stand, stayed silent for about 85 minutes on Sunday before chanting for players to greet fans.
- Messi objected on the field during the 2-0 win over Portland, with later video showing him signaling teammates to head straight to the locker room.
- In a Tuesday statement, La Familia said the chant was not an insult and asked for “valor, respect, and gratitude” plus a basic postgame acknowledgment.
- Forward Germán Berterame publicly backed the complaint, saying the supporters “have reason” and that players should greet them.
- The dispute remains public yet contained, with no club sanctions or formal steps reported as of Tuesday.