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Lionel Messi fined for slapping opposition player in MLS game

The Guardian 9 hours ago · 22 Aug 2026

Lionel Messi fined for slapping opposition player in MLS game

Incident happened when Inter Miami met Philadelphia UnionArgentinian lashed out at Quinn Sullivan in 2-2 drawLionel Messi has been fined for slapping an opponent during a Major League Soccer game. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward lashed out at Quinn Sullivan of Philadelphia Union during their …

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