NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade
MLS Fines Players for On-Field Incidents
Major League Soccer (MLS) has issued undisclosed fines to Inter Miami players Lionel Messi and Ian Fray following physical altercations during a match against the Philadelphia Union. A third player, Anthony Markanich of Minnesota United FC, was also fined for embellishment, which is the act of exaggerating a foul to influence a referee's decision.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 News MiamiWhy It Matters
These fines highlight the league's enforcement of player conduct rules regarding physical contact and sportsmanship during professional matches.
Key Facts
- Lionel Messi and Ian Fray were fined for making contact with an opponent's head and neck area.
- Anthony Markanich was fined for embellishment during a match against Atlanta United.
- The incidents involving Messi and Fray occurred during stoppage time in a game against the Philadelphia Union.