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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 The disciplinary action comes as an independent review panel unanimously rescinded the stoppage-time red card shown to 16-year-old Manchester City signee Cavan Sullivan during the fiery 2-2 draw.

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

Cavan sees red, Lewandowski delivers in wild MLS night

The Union youngster picked up a silly red, but his act wasn't the only slightly bizarre incident in Major League Soccer's midweek slate

📽️ | Chaos in MLS as Sullivan and Bright sent off in fiery end to Miami vs Philly draw

Philadelphia Union prodigy Cavan Sullivan received the first red card of his career during a chaotic 2-2 draw against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. The Manchester City-bound 16-year-old was sent off in deep stoppage time after rushing to defend his brother during a wild touchline brawl.

Union reportedly agree deal to sign USMNT defender Mark McKenzie

Philadelphia Union are reportedly set to bring USMNT defender Mark McKenzie back to MLS, agreeing a $2.5 million deal with Toulouse, according to The Athletic. The defender, who is entering the final year of his contract, will join the Union in January on a Designated Player deal.

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Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
11	DC United	21	5	9	7	28	36	-8	24	L L D D W
12	Atlanta United	21	6	3	12	25	36	-11	21	W W W L L
13	Philadelphia Union	21	5	6	10	31	38	-7	21	D D W W W
14	CF Montreal	21	5	6	10	29	39	-10	21	D W D D L
15	Columbus Crew	21	5	5	11	30	36	-6	20	L L L D W

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