Lionel Messi fined for conflict with New York assistant coach Ballouchy

Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed quantity after grabbing the neck of an opposing coach on the weekend.

The Inter Miami star grew to become embroiled in a dialog with New York Metropolis assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the conflict in Fort Lauderdale.

It appeared pretty amiable on the outset however, having initially walked away, Messi then turned spherical and squeezed the again of Ballouchy’s neck and seemingly gestured for the pair to fulfill up inside.

An MLS assertion final night time confirmed his sanction. It learn: “The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Inter Miami CF ahead Lionel Messi an undisclosed quantity for violating the arms to the face/head/neck of an opponent coverage following the conclusion of Inter Miami’s match towards New York Metropolis FC on February 22.”

Suarez additionally punished

Messi’s team-mate Luis Suarez obtained the identical sanction following a confrontation with NYC defender Birk Risa at half-time.

Argentina captain Messi minimize a annoyed determine following the 2-2 attract his aspect’s MLS opener.

Miami had Toto Aviles despatched off within the first half and Messi confronted referee Rosendo Mendoza on the closing whistle, aggressively pursuing him and pointing in his face earlier than being proven the yellow card.