Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Messi fined for slapping opponent in MLS clash
Messi's frustration boiled over as he slapped a Philadelphia Union player in a heated 2-2 draw.
L. Messi
player
Who
Lionel Messi
What
Fined for slapping Quinn Sullivan
When
Wednesday's MLS game
Where
Subaru Park
What happened. Lionel Messi was fined by Major League Soccer for slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
- Messi scored Miami's second goal, his first since his father's death.
- Miami's Ian Fray was also fined for grabbing Sullivan's neck.
- Two red cards were shown in stoppage time, but Cavan's suspension was rescinded.
Messi returned to Miami after his father's funeral and hinted he might not play much longer.
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