Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of an opposition coach.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been handed a fine for grabbing the neck of New York City FC coach Mehdi Ballouchy after Saturday's MLS opener - but will not serve a ban for the offence.

Whether it's attempting to exert an oversized influence or simply being uber-competitive, Messi is showing he won't hold back ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Tuesday for placing his hand on a New York City FC assistant coach’s neck. The incident happened ...

In the 2-2 draw at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium, Lionel Messi had put his teammate Telasco Segovia in for an equalizer in ...

Lionel Messi | Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount after grabbing a New York City FC coach by the neck ...

Lionel Messi has been punished by the MLS for putting his hands on the opposition coach. He grabbed the neck of New York City ...

Lionel Messi is but a week into his 2025 season and already bossing overmatched opponents in Major League Soccer. He has ...

Lionel Messi faced consequences for his interaction with a referee at the end of Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with NYCFC.

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