An unlikely person helped save Lionel Messi from receiving a postmatch red card on Wednesday night -- San Jose Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena. Messi of Inter Miami was irate when he was tackled just outside the box during second-half stoppage time of the 3-3 tie in San Jose.

San Jose Earthquakes head coach Bruce Arena helped save Lionel Messi from receiving a red card following the final whistle of Wednesday night's game against Inter Miami.

San Jose’s head coach stepped in at the last moment to prevent a potential suspension drama for the superstar It’s

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba have been teammates for 12 seasons. If that’s going to continue after this year, it’ll evidently mean they’re both staying with Inter Miami.

The restructured FIFA Club World Cup kicks off with a match featuring Messi's club team, Inter Miami CF, at Hard Rock Stadium on June 14. Argentina has a pair of South American World Cup qualifying matches on June 5 and June 10.

Excitement is building on the West Coast as soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami squad is set to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.