Lionel Messi and Ian Fray are fined over separate incidents involving Inter Miami teammates
Summary
Lionel Messi and Ian Fray, players for Inter Miami, were fined for making contact with opponents’ heads and necks during a Major League Soccer (MLS) game against Philadelphia. The incidents happened in the final moments of the match, which ended in a 2-2 tie.Key Facts
- Messi slapped Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck during a verbal exchange.
- Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge Messi, and provided an assist in the same game.
- Ian Fray was fined for grabbing Quinn Sullivan’s neck after Sullivan lost his footing and tangled with him.
- Quinn Sullivan tackled Ian Fray after the neck grab.
- Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich was also fined for exaggerating a foul in a different match.
- The fines were handed out by Major League Soccer (MLS).
- The incidents all occurred during stoppage time in the second half of matches.
- The Inter Miami versus Philadelphia match ended in a 2-2 draw.
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