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NewsweekNews report · Aug 22, 2:28 AM
Lionel Messi Punished by MLS for Actions During Inter Miami Match
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scored yet another goal, but that wasn't the headline. Read what happened here.
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Lionel Messi Punished by MLS for Actions During Inter Miami Match
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What happened Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scored yet another goal, but that wasn't the headline. Read what happened here.
The headline split Newsweek frames it as "Lionel Messi Punished by MLS for Actions During Inter Miami Match". UPI frames it as "Inter Miami's Lionel Messi fined by MLS for slapping opponent".
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UPIWire story · Aug 22, 12:59 AM
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi fined by MLS for slapping opponent
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi was fined by Major League Soccer on Friday for delivering a slap to the head of a Philadelphia Union opponent.
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