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Messi fined for slapping opponent on the head as Inter Miami draw ends in chaos
Lionel Messi fined for slapping opponent on the head as Inter Miami-Philadelphia clash erupts into late red-card chaos
Lionel Messi fined for slapping opponent on the head as Inter Miami-Philadelphia clash erupts into late red-card chaos
Lionel Messi was fined by MLS after slapping Philadelphia's Quinn Sullivan on the head as Inter Miami's 2-2 draw desecended into stoppage-time chaos.
Updated on: Aug 22, 2026, 10:09:27 IST Written by Probuddha Bhattacharjee Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after making contact with Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan in the head and neck area during Inter Miami’s heated 2-2 draw on Wednesday. Inter Miami defender Ian Fray was also fined for a separate incident involving Sullivan during second-half stoppage time, MLS announced on Friday. Quinn Sullivan and Lionel Messi react in the second half at Subaru Park. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The incident involving Messi took place deep into stoppage time, when the Argentina captain exchanged words with Sullivan near midfield before appearing to slap him on the back of the neck. The confrontation briefly escalated as Sullivan turned towards Messi, although neither player was booked for the incident during the match. MLS later reviewed the footage and determined that Messi had violated its policy concerning contact with an opponent’s face, head or neck. He has not, however, been handed a suspension. The punishment came after a match in which Messi had scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge Messi, while also providing an assist for Inter Miami.Messi fined under familiar MLS rule
It is not the first time Messi has been sanctioned under the same disciplinary provision. The Inter Miami star was also fined by MLS in February 2025 following an incident against New York City FC, when he was found to have violated the league’s policy regarding contact with an opponent’s face, head or neck. This time, Sullivan found himself at the centre of several confrontations during a chaotic finale. In a separate incident, Sullivan lost his footing while carrying the ball into the penalty area and became tangled with Fray. The Inter Miami defender then grabbed Sullivan around the neck area, prompting another confrontation. MLS subsequently fined Fray under the same policy used in Messi’s case. The late tension eventually resulted in two red cards, with Miami midfielder Yannick Bright and Philadelphia’s Cavan Sullivan, Quinn’s younger brother, both sent off following an off-the-ball scuffle. However, Cavan Sullivan’s punishment has since been overturned. Philadelphia appealed the decision, and MLS confirmed that its Independent Review Panel unanimously voted to rescind both the red card and the accompanying one-match suspension. The decision means Sullivan will be available for Philadelphia’s next fixture. That produced an unusual disciplinary aftermath to the match: Messi, who was not punished on the field for his confrontation, was later fined retrospectively, while Cavan Sullivan, who had been shown a red card, had his sanction removed completely. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo scores in record 25th straight season, reaches 977 goals as race to 1000 intensifies Messi’s fine adds another talking point to what had already been an emotional night for the 39-year-old. He scored during the 2-2 draw and pointed towards the sky in celebration, with the goal coming after the death of his father earlier this month. It was his first goal since returning to action following the family bereavement. The match itself ended amid considerable tension, with multiple confrontations during an extended period of stoppage time overshadowing the closing stages. MLS also announced separate disciplinary action elsewhere in the league, with Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich fined for embellishment during his side’s 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United. For Inter Miami, however, the focus remains on Messi and Fray, both of whom escaped suspensions but have now been formally punished for their roles in the late flashpoints against Philadelphia. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Probuddha Bhattacharjee Probuddha Bhattacharjee is a sports writer and analyst with expertise spanning cricket, football, and multi-sport events, with a strong emphasis on data-driven journalism and tactical storytelling. He currently focuses on international cricket, the Indian Premier League, global tournaments, and emerging trends shaping modern sport, blending advanced statistics with strong narrative context to explain performance, strategy, and decision-making. His work aims to bridge the gap between numbers and storytelling, helping readers understand not just what happened on the field, but the tactical and structural reasons behind it. Trained in data journalism through the Google News Initiative (GNI) Data Journalism Lab, Probuddha works extensively with ball-by-ball datasets, performance metrics, and trend-based modelling to produce evidence-backed reports, explainers, and long-form features. His analytical approach focuses not only on outcomes but also on process—selection strategies, phase-wise tactics, workload management, and the influence of preparation and planning on match results. He is particularly interested in how statistical patterns reshape conventional cricketing narratives and provide clearer tactical insight for modern audiences. Beyond cricket, Probuddha has written analytical and news-driven pieces on football and other major sporting events, with a growing interest in sports governance, scheduling dynamics, and the economics of elite competitions. He also tracks how rule changes, franchise structures, and broadcast pressures influence the evolution of contemporary sport. He has previously contributed to platforms such as OneCricket, Sportskeeda, and CrickTracker, and continues to specialise in analytical storytelling, live coverage, and audience-focused reporting. His work prioritises clarity, context, and credibility, while consistently exploring innovative ways to present data through accessible narratives and structured match analysis.Read More Mls Messi Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Durand Cup Final Live. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series. Home/Sports/Football/Lionel Messi Fined For Slapping Opponent On The Head As Inter Miami-Philadelphia Clash Erupts Into Late Red-card Chaos See LessLionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after making contact with Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan in the head and neck area during Inter Miami’s heated 2-2 draw on Wednesday. Inter Miami defender Ian Fray was also fined for a separate incident involving Sullivan during second-half stoppage time, MLS announced on Friday.
The incident involving Messi took place deep into stoppage time, when the Argentina captain exchanged words with Sullivan near midfield before appearing to slap him on the back of the neck. The confrontation briefly escalated as Sullivan turned towards Messi, although neither player was booked for the incident during the match. MLS later reviewed the footage and determined that Messi had violated its policy concerning contact with an opponent’s face, head or neck. He has not, however, been handed a suspension. The punishment came after a match in which Messi had scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge Messi, while also providing an assist for Inter Miami.
This time, Sullivan found himself at the centre of several confrontations during a chaotic finale. In a separate incident, Sullivan lost his footing while carrying the ball into the penalty area and became tangled with Fray. The Inter Miami defender then grabbed Sullivan around the neck area, prompting another confrontation. MLS subsequently fined Fray under the same policy used in Messi’s case.
The late tension eventually resulted in two red cards, with Miami midfielder Yannick Bright and Philadelphia’s Cavan Sullivan, Quinn’s younger brother, both sent off following an off-the-ball scuffle.
However, Cavan Sullivan’s punishment has since been overturned. Philadelphia appealed the decision, and MLS confirmed that its Independent Review Panel unanimously voted to rescind both the red card and the accompanying one-match suspension.
The decision means Sullivan will be available for Philadelphia’s next fixture. That produced an unusual disciplinary aftermath to the match: Messi, who was not punished on the field for his confrontation, was later fined retrospectively, while Cavan Sullivan, who had been shown a red card, had his sanction removed completely.
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Messi’s fine adds another talking point to what had already been an emotional night for the 39-year-old. He scored during the 2-2 draw and pointed towards the sky in celebration, with the goal coming after the death of his father earlier this month. It was his first goal since returning to action following the family bereavement.
The match itself ended amid considerable tension, with multiple confrontations during an extended period of stoppage time overshadowing the closing stages. MLS also announced separate disciplinary action elsewhere in the league, with Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich fined for embellishment during his side’s 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United.
For Inter Miami, however, the focus remains on Messi and Fray, both of whom escaped suspensions but have now been formally punished for their roles in the late flashpoints against Philadelphia.
Source: HindustanTimes
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