Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their MLS Cup title defense when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored in Los Angeles FC's 3-0 victory Saturday night. Son Heung-min set up Martínez's opening goal for LAFC,

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Heung-min Son’s Los Angeles FC made MLS history on opening night, but it was LAFC who delivered the statement performance in a 3-0 victory.

The match was especially highlighted by a powerhouse performance from Denis Bouanga, who was named man of the match.

A video had circulated on social media that appeared to show the global soccer superstar chasing after the referees into their locker room just after Saturday's game had ended.