Inter Miami cruised past New York City FC with a dominant performance from Lionel Messi, who scored a brace to secure the team’s playoff berth. But in the midst of the celebration, MLS handed down a fine to Rodrigo De Paul for an unusual incident during the match.

MLS has fined Inter Miami midfielder Rodrigo De Paul an undisclosed amount after ruling that he exaggerated contact on a foul by Andres Perea during the team’s win over New York City FC. The league’s disciplinary committee determined that De Paul violated its policy on simulation and embellishment.

“The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Inter Miami CF midfielder Rodrigo De Paul for violating the league’s policy regarding simulation/embellishment in the 26th minute of Inter Miami’s match against New York City FC on September

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