Messi put his right hand on the back of Ballouchy’s neck and squeezed hard enough that it appeared to stun him.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount for grabbing one of New York City FC's coaching staff ...

Messi and Inter Miami played their best game of the young season, relying on three first-half goals to oust Sporting Kansas ...

MLS fines Messi for grabbing opponent's neck, while other players face suspensions and fines for on-field incidents.

Inter Miami drew with New York City FC 2–2 in their opening game of the 2025 Major League Soccer season last Saturday. Lionel Messi walked away from the game with a point, but he also walked away with ...

Lionel Messi grabbed the neck of New York City assistant coach Mehdi Ballounchy and has been handed a fine; the Inter Miami ...

Messi's teammate Luis Suarez is also fined for pinching the back of Norwegian defender Birk Risa's neck. Read more at ...

Major League Soccer imposed an undisclosed fine on Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi on Tuesday for placing his hand on the ...

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