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Messi Fined by MLS for Contact with Young Opponent
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Messi Fined by MLS for Contact with Young Opponent

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) for making contact with a younger opponent during a match against the Philadelphia Union.
  • The incident occurred in the 101st minute of the game, involving Messi touching the face, head, and neck of the opposing player.
  • This marks Messi's second fine in MLS history, though the specific amount of the penalty has not been disclosed.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been penalized by Major League Soccer (MLS) for an on-field altercation during a recent match. The league announced that Messi will receive a fine for violating league policy by making physical contact with an opponent.

The incident took place in the 101st minute of the game between Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union. Video footage showed Messi reaching out and making contact with the face, head, and neck area of a 17-year-old opponent. While the exact nature of the contact and the immediate aftermath were not detailed, the league's disciplinary committee reviewed the play.

This disciplinary action results in Messi's second fine during his tenure in MLS. The league has chosen not to disclose the specific monetary amount of the penalty. The disciplinary committee's decision was based on their review of the incident and its adherence to league regulations regarding player conduct.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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