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Messi fined by MLS for slap as Sullivan red card overturned

Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer following an off-the-ball altercation with Philadelphia Union attacker Quinn Sullivan. The disciplinary action comes as an independent review panel unanimously rescinded the stoppage-time red card shown to 16-year-old Manchester City signee Cavan Sullivan during the fiery 2-2 draw.

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Lionel Messi risks MLS ban after Quinn Sullivan altercation

Lionel Messi is under investigation by the MLS Disciplinary Committee following an off-the-ball confrontation with Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union. Video footage captured the Argentine striking the back of his opponent's head, leaving the Herons captain vulnerable to a potential fine or a one-game ban.

Cavan Sullivan and Robert Lewandowski MLS Roundup

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Politehnica UTM	10	6	4	0	20	7	13	22	D W W W W
2	Real Sireti	10	5	2	3	16	12	4	17	W L W L L
3	CF Sparta Selemet	10	4	3	3	15	14	1	15	L L W W W
4	FC Floresti	10	2	4	4	9	12	-3	10	D D L L D
5	Iskra Ribnita	10	2	4	4	9	13	-4	10	W W L D D

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