Lionel Messi receives a fine from MLS for confrontation

Major League Soccer has issued an undisclosed fine to Lionel Messi after an incident with a New York City assistant coach. The altercation, which took place at the end of Saturday's game, was captured on camera and showed Messi engaging in a confrontation with NYCFC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy. The disciplinary committee of MLS determined that Messi violated the league's policy regarding physical contact with an opponent by placing his hands on Ballouchy's neck during the arguments.

Messi had just set-up a stoppage time equaliser for team-mate Telasco Segovia in the 2-2 draw at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium in the season opener.

Messi's team-mate Uruguayan Luis Suarez also received a similar fine for putting his hands on the back of the neck of NYFC defender Birk Risa at half-time.

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