Lionel Messi, captain of both Argentina and Inter Miami, has received an undisclosed fine from Major League Soccer (MLS) for grabbing the neck of an opposing coach during a league match, according to BBC Sport. The fine was imposed by the MLS Disciplinary Committee following an incident that occurred at the end of Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw against New York City FC. The incident involved Messi approaching New York City’s assistant coach, Mehdi Ballouchy, and placing his hand on his neck. This confrontation happened shortly after Messi argued with the referee, resulting in him receiving a yellow card for dissent. Additionally, teammate Luis Suarez was fined for breaching the same MLS regulations after he pinched the neck of opposing player Birk Risa during halftime. “It’s sometimes challenging to manage emotions,” Messi stated. In soccer, it’s essential to comprehend both the players and the feelings involved in the match. “What occurs on the field remains on the field,” stated Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano, minimizing the issue.
