Miami's Lionel Messi fined by MLS for slapping opponent
Lionel Messi faces an MLS fine for striking an opponent while a red card issued in the same match is simultaneously rescinded.
What happened
Inter Miami player Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer for slapping the back of an opponent's neck during a match. Coverage spanning outlets such as The New York Times, ESPN, and USA Today details the disciplinary action alongside related league rulings from the fixture against the Philadelphia Union.
While the fine was assessed to Messi, a separate red card issued to 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan during the same encounter was officially rescinded, overturning the Union player's suspension for an upcoming game in Austin as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer and MLSsoccer.com. Future updates will depend on whether Inter Miami or the league release further statements regarding the disciplinary decision or the trending video footage that captured the on-field altercation, as current reports do not specify any additional penalties.
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Sources (7)
- Miami's Messi fined by MLS for slapping opponent www.espn.com · 30m ago
- Cavan Sullivan’s suspension from the Union’s game at Austin is rescinded Inquirer.com · 6h ago
- Messi fined by MLS for striking opponent; Cavan Sullivan’s red card rescinded The New York Times · 6h ago
- MLS Fight in Trending Video Leads to Red Card for 16-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Bleacher Report · 6h ago
- Lionel Messi fined by MLS for slapping back of opponent's neck USA Today · 6h ago
- Cavan Sullivan's red card rescinded from Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami MLSsoccer.com · 6h ago
- Miami's Lionel Messi fined by MLS for slapping opponent ESPN · 6h ago broke it first
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Why was Lionel Messi fined by MLS?
MLS fined Messi for slapping the back of an opponent's neck.
What happened to Cavan Sullivan's red card?
His red card and subsequent suspension from the Union's game at Austin were rescinded.
Which outlets covered the disciplinary decisions?
Outlets including The New York Times, ESPN, USA Today, Bleacher Report, and MLSsoccer.com reported on the events.
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