The Foul Play of Fame: When Stardom Collides with Disciplinary Action Major League Soccer's (MLS) recent fines for incidents involving top stars, including Lionel Messi and Ian Fray, highlight the intersection of sportsmanship and celebrity.
The league's policy on hands to an opponent's face, head, or neck is clear: any infraction will result in disciplinary action.
However, when a household name like Messi is involved, intense scrutiny and backlash follow.