The American League imposes a penalty on Lionel Messi
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The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee announced the imposition of a fine on Lionel Messi, the Inter Miami player, for slapping Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan during the two teams' last match.
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Why It Matters
The incident occurred during the match between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union, which ended in a 2-2 draw, at Subaru Park Stadium.
The Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee announced on Saturday that it had imposed a penalty on Argentine star Lionel Messi for slapping an opposing player.
Messi, an activist with Inter Miami, slapped Philadelphia Union player, Quinn Sullivan, on the neck, after exchanging words between them, during the confrontation between the two clubs, which ended in a 2-2 draw, at Subaru Park, last Thursday.
The Disciplinary Committee imposed a financial fine on Lionel Messi, the amount of which was not disclosed, because he "violated the competition policy regarding touching the face, head or neck of the opposing player."
The 39-year-old Argentine star participated in 17 matches in the American League this season, during which he scored 13 goals and provided 8 assists.
Open Questions
- What is the financial value of the fine imposed on Messi?
