LIONEL MESSI saw red but earned yellow after a furious bust-up with a referee, before grabbing an assistant coach by the NECK.
As a disgruntled Messi exited the fray, New York City FC assistant Mehdi Ballouchy appeared to say something to him.
At that moment, Messi looked like he was going to leave the situation - until he returned and put his hand on Ballouchy's neck.
Moroccan Ballouchy appeared unhappy with Messi's actions and gave him a cursory stare.
First, he angrily berated referee Rosendo Mendoza as Messi's meltdown began.
