Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Tuesday for placing his hand on a New York City FC assistant coach's neck. The incident happened during Saturday's 2-2 draw.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer following a controversial exchange at the end of the match against New York City FC. Lionel Messi started the year in top form, scoring two goals and providing two assists in three matches for Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount after grabbing the neck of an opposing coach at the weekend. The Inter Miami star became embroiled in a conversation with New York City assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the clash in Fort Lauderdale.

The statement read: "The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for violating the hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent policy following the conclusion of Inter Miami's match against New York City FC on February 22."

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