Lionel Messi are one step away from capturing their third title with Inter Miami when they face the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, December 6th, in the MLS Cup final. Heading into the crucial contest, the league announced a fine against an important teammate of the Argentine superstar.

The player in question is Jordi Alba, who was fined by MLS for violating the league’s policy regarding hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent during the Conference Final against New York City FC at Chase Stadium.

“The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Inter Miami CF defender Jordi Alba an undisclosed amount for violating the league’s policy regarding hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent in the 22nd minute of Inter Miami’s match against New York City FC on November 29th,” the official MLS web

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