Monterrey Assistant Coach Apologizes After Insulting Messi and Martino
The apology follows leaked audio of disparaging remarks made post-Concacaf Champions Cup match.
- Nicolás Sánchez, Monterrey's assistant coach, issued an apology for insulting Lionel Messi and Inter Miami coach Tata Martino after leaked audio revealed disparaging remarks.
- The confrontation occurred after Inter Miami's loss to Monterrey in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup, sparking a feud between the teams.
- Messi, sidelined due to an injury, was involved in a heated exchange with Monterrey's staff, leading to Monterrey filing a complaint against Miami.
- Tata Martino, Miami's coach, downplayed the incident, emphasizing focus on the upcoming second leg of the match instead of the controversy.
- The incident has heightened tensions ahead of the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal between Inter Miami and Monterrey.