Messi Fined for Head Strike

Major League Soccer has imposed a fine on Lionel Messi for striking Philadelphia's Quinn Sullivan in the neck during their 2-2 draw. The league's disciplinary committee stated the fine was 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 during overtime when Messi approached Sullivan while the ball was elsewhere on the field. After a brief exchange, Messi struck Sullivan, leading to a tense confrontation. Referee Filip Dujic, who had his back to the incident, did not issue any cards but later sent out both Cavan Sullivan and Inter Miami's Yannick Bright after a scuffle. playerbros.org