Messi fined for slapping opponent

Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer for slapping Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan in the neck during their 2-2 match on Wednesday. The league's disciplinary committee stated the fine was for violating "league guidelines regarding hands on the face/head/neck of an opponent." toffler.lol

During stoppage time in a heated match, Messi approached midfield to confront Sullivan while the ball was elsewhere on the field. After a brief exchange, Messi slapped Sullivan, leading to a tense face-off. Referee Filip Dujic, who didn't see the incident, didn't issue cards at that time but later showed red cards to Cavan Sullivan and Inter Miami's Yannick Bright after a scuffle.