Messi stopped by U.S. agents mid-World Cup flight, asked to sit for leg check
Argentina stars, including Lionel Messi, were delayed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection before a domestic World Cup flight. The inspection sparked questions about security protocols and the treatment of elite athletes in transit.

S. Customs and Border Protection agents before boarding a domestic flight from to on June 22, 2024. Agents reportedly asked to sit for a leg inspection, delaying the team’s departure.






















