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Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent during MLS match
In Chester, Pennsylvania, Lionel Messi and Ian Fray of Inter Miami were fined by MLS for separate incidents during a 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union. Messi slapped Quinn Sullivan on the neck, while Fray grabbed Sullivan's neck after a fall. The incidents occurred in the second-half stoppage time, leading to disciplinary actions from the league.

Updated Aug 22, 2026 First published Aug 21, 2026