Lionel Messi was fined by a criminal offense after grabbing the neck of an opposing trainer at the weekend.
The Inter Miami star was involved in a conversation with New York City Co -Trainer Mehdi -Baluch after the collision in Fort Lauderdale.
It seemed pretty amiable at the beginning, but when he went away, Messi turned up and pressed the back of Ballouchy’s neck and seemed to press that the couple met inside.
An MLS declaration confirmed its sanction last night. It was: “The MLS disciplinary committee has finished a fine Inter Miami see forward Lionel Messi An unnecessary amount for violation of the hands against the face/head/neck of an opponent’s policy after the end of Inter Miamis Match against New York City FC on February 22nd. “
Suarez also punished
Messi’s teammate from Messi, Luis Suarez, received the same sanction at halftime after a confrontation with NYC Defender Birk Risa.
The Argentine captain Messi cut a frustrated figure after the 2-2 draw in the MLS opener on his side.
Miami had Toto Aviles confronted at the last pipe by referee Rosendo Mendoza in the first half.
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