According to MLS Disciplinary Committee official announcement, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been fined for his confrontational conduct with an opponent during a match.
Official MLS Announcement
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued an undisclosed fine to Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi for violating the league’s policy regarding placing a hand on an opponent’s face/head/neck in and after the 101st minute of Inter Miami’s match against the Philadelphia Union on August 19. (End of announcement)
The incident mentioned in the announcement occurred near the center circle in the second half, away from the ball, when Messi and Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan became involved in a heated verbal exchange. Video footage showed Messi making a short swinging motion and striking Sullivan on the head, after which the referee intervened to separate the two players.
At the moment the physical contact occurred, referee Philipp Dujic had his back to the incident, so he did not show a yellow or red card at the time, and the game was allowed to continue without interruption.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee reviewed the relevant footage on Friday and ultimately decided to issue Messi an undisclosed fine rather than impose an additional suspension, meaning he remains eligible to play for Inter Miami in their upcoming matches.
Yewemotyz
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Told you, when he is not protected he becomes just a normal player. Yet people believe is the best. Best players do act like kids.
Bigfan193
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What a shame! They can’t tell how much he was fined for 🙈
binacklmps
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Ah Messi, what sort of behavior is that 🤔 As a top professional and a captain, you should know better.
Heaabdkms
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HE SLAPPED AN OPPONENT WITHOUT A SINGLE CARD 😃, NO VAR EVEN IF REF WASN'T THERE... NO AMOUNT MENTIONED, I AM NEVER SURPRISED...ESPECIALLY WHEN I REMEMBER WORLD CUP ACTIVITIES. IF IT'S AFRICA YOU CALL THEM BAD NAMES
Davichi
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Told you, when he is not protected he becomes just a normal player. Yet people believe is the best. Best players do act like kids.
Stop talking nonsense. Anyone could act in such a manner when provoked just like Zidane. Cry all you like, Messi remains the GOAT.
gudiest01
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didn't they said he's humble
hesalrtuyz
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Arindin ni e, he’s not the best. But your Ronaldo with zero World Cup trophy is the best
He never mention about Ronaldo and yet you still bring Ronaldo into this …. It’s very obvious that Ronaldo is far much more better than Messi .. everytime talk about Messi you people always drag Ronaldo in when it’s not about CR7 .. so Yeahhhh you guys are the proof the Cr7 is far greater than Messi … dont you think it’s funny ? And thanks for proofing CR7 is the greatest of all time , when this 2 players never care about who is the best , all they want is just football … grow up kid
Davichi
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What a shame! They can’t tell how much he was fined for 🙈
The shame is yours
Richard0010
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Told you, when he is not protected he becomes just a normal player. Yet people believe is the best. Best players do act like kids.
Arindin ni e, he’s not the best. But your Ronaldo with zero World Cup trophy is the best
Feybcemops
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He never mention about Ronaldo and yet you still bring Ronaldo into this …. It’s very obvious that Ronaldo is far much more better than Messi .. everytime talk about Messi you people always drag Ronaldo in when it’s not about CR7 .. so Yeahhhh you guys are the proof the Cr7 is far greater than Messi … dont you think it’s funny ? And thanks for proofing CR7 is the greatest of all time , when this 2 players never care about who is the best , all they want is just football … grow up kid
So bringing Ronaldo into the conversation means he is the best ?? Don’t be a fool u are too old to be stupid