Lionel Messi fined for grabbing New York City coach by the neck

The top-flight North American league also fined Messi's Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Sporting Kansas City on Tuesday. Pic: AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount for grabbing one of New York City FC's coaching staff on the neck after Saturday's MLS opener, the league said.

Video footage showed Messi approach the coach and grab the back of his neck, causing him to pull away from the eight-times Ballon d'Or winner after the 2-2 draw in Miami.