Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi was fined by Major League Soccer for placing his hand on a New York City FC assistant coach’s neck during a recent match. The incident occurred during Saturday’s 2-2 draw, with Messi receiving a yellow card for a verbal exchange with the referee. The league also fined Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez for a separate incident in the same match.
Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutiérrez was suspended and fined for knocking down an opponent with a high elbow to the head during a season-opening loss. Portland Timbers defender Kamal Miller was also fined for not leaving the field promptly after receiving a red card.
Former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard shared his thoughts on how MLS goalkeepers can stop Lionel Messi, highlighting the challenges that Messi poses on the field. These recent incidents underscore the importance of respecting fellow players and coaches in the league, with disciplinary actions taken to ensure fair play and sportsmanship prevail.
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