News about Eriq Zavaleta

Eriq Zavaleta of Los Angeles has responded to allegations that Lionel Messi intentionally snubbed him following his team's 1-1 draw with Inter Miami on Sunday. Messi saved a point for his team by scoring in the 92nd minute but the team was dissatisfied with the outcome at full time. Messi was seen on Youtube after the game, with one fan claiming that he turned back to his opponent and said, 'I will not give it to you.'

Exclusive BY KIERAN GILL: Plans to invite fans to watch the debate between referees and VARs after games in the hopes of determining how and why decisions were reached. Since taking office in December, PGMOL boss Howard Webb has been pushing for this, hoping to give customers a glimpse behind the curtain and reduce the confusion that currently surrounds controversial calls. Fans are likely to gain a fresh appreciation for the match officials if they could hear the reasoning behind their decisions, such as why Liverpool's penalty stood in their 1-0 victory over Fulham on Wednesday.