Messi fined by MLS for striking opponent; Cavan Sullivan's red card rescinded

Published Aug 21, 10:21 PM UTC

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Major League Soccer fined Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for violating the league's policy on hands to the face/head/neck after he lightly slapped Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw on Wednesday. Messi was not cautioned during the match. Separately, an independent review panel unanimously rescinded the red card and one-game suspension given to 16-year-old Manchester City signee Cavan Sullivan, who was involved in a separate altercation with Miami's Yannick Bright. Sullivan will be available for Philadelphia's match against Austin FC on Saturday. This is Messi's second MLS fine; his first came in February 2025 for grabbing a New York City FC assistant coach by the neck. Inter Miami sits second in the Eastern Conference, while Philadelphia is 13th.

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Soccer - The AthleticWestern

Original headline: Messi fined by MLS for striking opponent; Cavan Sullivan’s red card rescinded

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