Messi fined for slapping opponent during MLS match
Lionel Messi has been fined by the MLS disciplinary committee after slapping a rival player during a recent league match.
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AIThe Major League Soccer disciplinary committee has fined Argentine star Lionel Messi after he slapped an opponent during a league match.
The incident occurred during the game between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union last Wednesday, when Messi appeared to slap the back of Philadelphia forward Quinn Sullivan's head following an altercation between the two players.
The committee did not disclose the amount of the fine imposed on Messi for the incident, which took place in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw.