Will Lionel Messi Receive Special Treatment in MLS?

David Beckham faced dangerous tackles as a highly paid player in MLS.
Lionel Messi's move to MLS brings challenges like differences in skill and pay as well as physical play.
There are arguments Messi should get protection similar to Michael Jordan in the NBA.
Critics claim Messi already gets preferential treatment from referees, though MLS referees deny this.
PRO must carefully choose experienced referees for Messi's matches to handle the extra attention.