Messi fined for hitting opponent

MLS disciplinary committee fined Messi for violating league guidelines regarding hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent. Messi's teammate Ian Fray was also fined for a similar offense.

The incident occurred in extra time when Messi confronted Sullivan near the center circle, struck him after a brief exchange, leading to a tense standoff. Referee Filip Dujic, who didn't witness the incident, later ejected Cavan Sullivan and Inter Miami's Yannick Bright during a scuffle. likesport.biz