In the season opener at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium, Messi came through with a clutch assist for his teammate Telasco Segovia, setting up a dramatic stoppage time equaliser in the 2-2 draw.
Messi's team-mate Uruguayan Luis Suarez also received a similar fine for putting his hands on the back of the neck of NYFC defender Birk Risa at half-time.
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