MLS announced that Lionel Messi has been fined following his altercation with Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union in the latest round of league action.
MLS fines Lionel Messi after altercation with Quinn Sullivan
MLS announced that Lionel Messi has been fined following his altercation with Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union in the latest round of league action.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee determined that the Argentine forward violated the league's policy regarding hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent.
The amount of the fine was not disclosed.
The amount of the fine was not disclosed.
“The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for violating the League's hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy in the 101+ minute of Miami's match against Philadelphia Union on August 19,” the league said.
What happened between Lionel Messi and Quinn Sullivan?
The incident occurred during the closing stages of the match between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union.
Messi confronted Quinn Sullivan and put a hand toward the Philadelphia player's head before the referee arrived to intervene and restore order.
The incident was subsequently reviewed by the MLS Disciplinary Committee, which decided to fine the Inter Miami captain.
Messi had scored a goal dedicated to his father
The incident came during an especially significant match for Lionel Messi.
The Argentine scored the goal that temporarily put Inter Miami 2-1 ahead, his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge Messi.
Messi dedicated the goal to his father before Philadelphia Union eventually equalized to secure the 2-2 draw.
