Argentina captain Lionel Messi was hauled to the bottom by a pitch invader throughout Inter Miami’s pleasant win towards Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico.
Messi, who was introduced on as a half-time substitute, was wrestled to the turf by a spectator with two minutes remaining of regular time.
A number of followers had already invaded the pitch as a way to get near Messi, who was taking a selfie with one when one other grabbed the previous Barcelona playmaker round his waist.
Safety had been rapidly on the scene, with Messi, the fan and one safety guard hitting the bottom in a clinch.
Messi appeared unhurt and made his means over to the opposite aspect of the pitch as safety reinforcements arrived.
