Messi and Fray Fined After Confrontation in Draw
Lionel Messi, captain of Inter Miami, and teammate Ian Fray were fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) following incidents during a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park. Messi, 39, slapped Philadelphia midfielder Quinn Sullivan on the back of the head late in the match after accusing him of elbowing.
Sullivan reacted angrily, but the referee intervened to prevent further escalation. The MLS confirmed the fines but did not disclose the amounts.
Fray was also penalized for grabbing Sullivan by the neck during a separate incident in the penalty area. Tensions escalated further in stoppage time when Inter Miami's Yannick Bright and Cavan Sullivan received red cards, although MLS later rescinded Cavan Sullivan's one-match suspension after reviewing the incident.
Messi had scored Inter Miami's second goal, marking his first since returning from Argentina following the death of his father and agent, Jorge Messi, who passed away at 68. Inter Miami is currently second in the Eastern Conference, seven points behind leaders Nashville.
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