Lionel Messi fined for altercation with NYCFC assistant coach

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi fined for physical altercation with NYCFC assistant coach after a match. Messi and teammate Luis Suarez were fined for violating hands to the face/head/neck policy. Inter Miami won 3-1 in the CONCACAF Championship Cup following the incident.

Key Points

  • Messi fined for physical altercation with NYCFC assistant coach
  • Suarez also fined for similar misconduct during halftime
  • Inter Miami won 3-1 in the CONCACAF Championship Cup following the incident

Pros

  • MLS taking disciplinary action to maintain player conduct standards
  • Inter Miami advancing to the next round of the CONCACAF Championship Cup

Cons

  • Negative publicity for Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez
  • Violating hands to the face/head/neck policy reflects poorly on the players