Inter Miami star was booked for dissent Messi provided two assists in the matchLionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coach at the end of Saturday’s game between the sides.The World Cup winner was caught on camera in a confrontation with NYC FC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle. Messi twice put his hands on the back of Ballouchy’s neck during the arguments. MLS said in a statement that their disciplinary committee had ruled that the Argentinian had violated the league’s “Hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy.” Continue reading...
Lionel Messi was fined an undisclosed amount by MLS for grabbing the neck of New York City FC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle in a match between Inter Miami and NYC FC. The incident occurred after Messi, who had already received a yellow card for dissent, expressed frustration with the referee. MLS cited a violation of its "Hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy." Messi had contributed two assists in the match, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Additionally, Messi's teammate Luis Suárez was also fined for a similar incident involving NYC FC defender Birk Risa at halftime.
