Fine from MLS Disciplinary Committee to Lionel Messi

The MLS Disciplinary Committee fined Lionel Messi.

According to MLS’s statement, Messi was fined an undisclosed amount by the Disciplinary Committee for violating the league’s policy on hand contact with an opponent’s face, head, or neck area during the match against Philadelphia Union.

Messi had been referred to the MLS Disciplinary Committee for striking an opponent’s neck during a dispute with Quinn Sullivan in the 2‑2 draw against Philadelphia Union in the league’s 20th week.