The Independent
·12 June 2024
Pitch invader dragged away from Lionel Messi during Argentina’s friendly vs Ecuador
Pitch invader dragged away from Lionel Messi during Argentina’s friendly vs Ecuador | OneFootball
A pitch invader ran to Lionel Messi during Argentina’s friendly against Ecuador in Chicago on Sunday, 9 June.
Though the Inter Miami star got limited playing time, he still drew large crowds to Soldier Field on the road to 2024 Copa America.
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More than 51,000 fans showed up to the Illinois city for the game.
Footage showed a fan running onto the field, with security grabbing them before they could reach the Argentina captain.
Argentina came out on top, with Di Maria’s first-half strike ending the score on 1-0.
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