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Lionel Messi fined by MLS after striking opponent during Philadelphia Union game

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Lionel Messi is named in all 2 reports, Inter Miami in all 2 and Major League Soccer in all 2.

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  1. Yahoo Sports

    Lionel Messi fined by MLS after striking opponent during Philadelphia Union game

    Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer (MLS) for violating the league’s policy regarding contact with the face, head or neck of an opponent. The incident unfolded dur
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  2. Yahoo Sports

    Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent during MLS match

    Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) for slapping Quinn Sullivan during Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union. Footage on social media showed the two pla...
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