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Messi fined for slapping opponent in MLS game

Messi fined for slapping opponent in MLS game
BBC News Saturday 22 August 2026, 08:05 UTC 1 min read
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Lionel Messi is fined by Major League Soccer after slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn during Inter Miami's draw on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi is fined by Major League Soccer after slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn during Inter Miami's draw on Wednesday.
Messi (PERSON) MLS (ORG) Lionel Messi (PERSON) Major League Soccer (ORG) Philadelphia Union's (ORG) Quinn (PERSON) Inter Miami's (LOCATION)
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