Major League Soccer announced Friday that it has fined Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi and Ian Fray undisclosed amounts following physical incidents during a match against Philadelphia that ended in a 2-2 draw.
The league determined that both players made contact in the head and neck area of opponents during separate incidents in second-half stoppage time. MLS did not disclose the specific financial amounts of the penalties issued to either player.
The incidents occurred during the closing moments of the match between Inter Miami and Philadelphia, which concluded with both teams earning a point from the 2-2 result. The league's disciplinary action addresses conduct that took place after regulation time had expired.
MLS routinely reviews on-field incidents and issues fines for violations of league conduct standards, though the organization typically does not reveal the specific dollar amounts of such penalties. The fines represent the league's response to physical contact deemed inappropriate during competitive play.
