Lionel Messi Fined by MLS for Slapping Opponent
Summary
Lionel Messi has been fined by MLS after slapping Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw in Major League Soccer. Ian Fray was also fined, while red cards were shown in a tense finish at Subaru Park.
Key Points
- Lionel Messi was fined by MLS after slapping Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan during a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami.
- Messi said Sullivan elbowed him after a pass, prompting the altercation near the end of the match.
- Inter Miami’s Ian Fray was also fined after grabbing Sullivan’s neck in the same game.
- Cavan Sullivan’s one-match ban was later revoked after review.
