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Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi and defender Ian Fray undisclosed amounts for violating league policy on hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent during a 2-2 draw with the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday in Chester, Pennsylvania.
The incidents occurred in stoppage time. Messi, 39, slapped Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan around the back of the head in the 101st minute after complaining Sullivan had elbowed him. Fray grabbed Sullivan by the neck following a tangle between the players in Miami’s penalty area. The referee intervened but did not issue cards for either incident.
Two red cards were shown later in stoppage time: Miami’s Yannick Bright and Philadelphia’s Cavan Sullivan, Quinn’s brother, were both sent off. On Friday, an Independent Review Panel consisting of representatives from U.S. Soccer, Canada Soccer and the Professional Referee Organization unanimously rescinded Cavan Sullivan’s one-game suspension and accompanying fine, clearing him to play in Philadelphia’s match on Saturday at Austin FC.
Messi scored Miami’s second goal in the match, his first since the death of his father, Jorge Messi, on Aug. 8. Miami remains second in the MLS Eastern Conference, seven points behind leaders Nashville.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee also fined Toronto FC defender Walker Zimmerman for failing to leave the field promptly after a red card in a 3-3 draw with Charlotte FC on Wednesday. Minnesota United FC defender Anthony Markanich was fined for simulation in a 2-1 loss to Atlanta United the same day.
In a separate development, FIFA’s disciplinary committee announced sanctions against Argentina national team players and staff for post-match incidents following the July 19 World Cup final loss to Spain. Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban and a $90,000 fine, Nahuel Molina a seven-match ban and a $90,000 fine, and Thiago Almada a one-match ban and a $30,000 fine. Assistant coach Roberto Ayala was banned for three matches and fined $30,000. Spain’s Gavi received a one-match ban and a $30,000 fine.
The Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000 for multiple disciplinary violations during the tournament and must limit ticket sales to half capacity for its next two home matches. The AFA stated it would review FIFA’s reasoning before deciding whether to appeal, including potentially to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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