Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer following a controversial exchange at the end of the match against New York City FC. Lionel Messi started the year in top form, scoring two goals and providing two assists in three matches for Inter Miami.

Since joining Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, Lionel Messi has completely changed the landscape of Major League Soccer. His goal in 2025 will be to guide the Herons to a league title.

LIONEL Messi and Luis Suarez have both been FINED for “violating” a little known MLS rule. The Inter Miami duo were hit with an undisclosed fine for their actions during a 2-2 draw

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Inter Miami CF players Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez have been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer for violating the "hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent" rule during the team's season-opening MLS match Saturday.

Messi put his right hand on the back of Ballouchy’s neck and squeezed hard enough that it appeared to stun him.

It's going to be a very busy spring, summer, and fall for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, who are led by Javier Mascherano in their defense of the Supporters' Shield and quest for a first MLS Cup.

Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coach at the end of Saturday's game.The Argentine World Cup winner was caught on camera in a confrontation with NYCFC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount for an altercation during Saturday’s MLS opener against New York City FC. Video footage captured Messi grabbing the back of an NYCFC coach’s neck,