Article 6VH95 Lionel Messi fined by MLS after grabbing opposing coach by neck

Lionel Messi fined by MLS after grabbing opposing coach by neck

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Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coach at the end of Saturday's game between the sides.

The World Cup winner was caught on camera in a confrontation with NYC FC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle. Messi twice put his hands on the back of Ballouchy's neck during the arguments. MLS said in a statement that their disciplinary committee had ruled that the Argentinian had violated the league's Hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy."

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