Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent in Inter Miami MLS game
MLS fine Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for separate incidents in match against Philadelphia Union. The Major League Soccer (MLS) Disciplinary Committee has fined superstar Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for violating the league’s policy on hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent, the league has announced.
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- Fact 1: The incident occurred in the 101st minute of Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with the host Philadelphia Union on Wednesday in Chester.
- Fact 2: Mourinho begins second Real reign in Barca but not against old rivals Top 10 players to watch in the 2026-27 European football season La Liga: The key talking points for Real Madrid before the 2026-27 season La Liga: Five key talking points heading into Barcelona’s 2026-27 season MLS also fined Inter Miami defender Ian Fray for the same violation.
- Fact 3: The Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from US Soccer, one representative from Canada Soccer and one independent representative nominated by the Professional Referee Organization, unanimously voted in Sullivan’s favour for the incident in the 102nd minute.
- Fact 4: Philadelphia, successful in its appeal on Sullivan’s red card, still has two unsuccessful appeals for 2026.
MLS fine Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for separate incidents in match against Philadelphia Union. The Major League Soccer (MLS) Disciplinary Committee has fined superstar Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for violating the league’s policy on hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent, the league has announced.
The incident occurred in the 101st minute of Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with the host Philadelphia Union on Wednesday in Chester. Mourinho begins second Real reign in Barca but not against old rivals Top 10 players to watch in the 2026-27 European football season La Liga: The key talking points for Real Madrid before the 2026-27 season La Liga: Five key talking points heading into Barcelona’s 2026-27 season MLS also fined Inter Miami defender Ian Fray for the same violation. Tempers flared deep in second-half stoppage time as Miami’s Yannick Bright and Philadelphia’s Cavan Sullivan were shown red cards.
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Original source: Al Jazeera
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