Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent in Inter Miami MLS game

MLS fine Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for separate incidents in match against Philadelphia Union.Published On 22 Aug 202622 Aug 2026The Major League Soccer (MLS) Disciplinary Committee ‌has fined superstar Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi an undisclosed ⁠amount for violating ⁠the league’s policy on hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent, the league has announced.The incident occurred in the 101st minute of Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with the host Philadelphia Union on ⁠Wednesday in Chester.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Mourinho begins second Real reign in Barca but not against old rivalslist 2 of 4Top 10 players to watch in the 2026-27 European football seasonlist 3 of 4La Liga: The key talking points for Real Madrid before the 2026-27 seasonlist 4 of 4La Liga: Five key talking points heading into Barcelona’s 2026-27 seasonend of listMLS also fined Inter Miami defender Ian Fray for the same violation. Tempers flared deep in second-half stoppage time as Miami’s Yannick Bright and Philadelphia’s Cavan Sullivan were shown ‌red cards.Sullivan got good news on Friday, when his one-game suspension and accompanying fine for the red card were rescinded. The I...