Lionel Messi fined after slapping opponent in MLS match

Lionel Messi was fined for slapping opponent Quinn Sullivan during an MLS match.

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The incident occurred in the Inter Miami-Philadelphia game (2-2) on Wednesday, August 25.

The fine amount was not disclosed by the American league.

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