Coverage dated August 21, 2026 to August 22, 2026

Lionel Messi Punished by MLS for Actions During Inter Miami Match

Headline from Newsweek

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scored yet another goal, but that wasn't the headline. Read what happened here.

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Reports & sources

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UPI
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi fined by MLS for slapping opponent (opens UPI)
Published Aug 21, 2026
UPI's feed description
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi was fined by Major League Soccer on Friday for delivering a slap to the head of a Philadelphia Union opponent.
Newsweek
Lionel Messi Punished by MLS for Actions During Inter Miami Match (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 21, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scored yet another goal, but that wasn't the headline. Read what happened here.
Al Jazeera
Lionel Messi fined for striking opponent in Inter Miami MLS game (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 22, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
MLS fine Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for separate incidents in match against Philadelphia Union.
BBC News
Messi fined for slapping opponent in MLS game (opens BBC News)
Published Aug 22, 2026
BBC News's feed description
Lionel Messi is fined by Major League Soccer after slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn during Inter Miami's draw on Wednesday.
The Guardian
Lionel Messi fined for slapping opposition player in MLS game (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 22, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Incident happened when Inter Miami met Philadelphia Union Argentinian lashed out at Quinn Sullivan in 2-2 draw Lionel 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 m…