Messi's close friend fined before the final match of his career

04/12/2025 12:19:00 pandatv

One of Lionel Messi's teammates was recently fined by MLS just before the crucial final between Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps.

Lionel Messi is very close to winning his third title with Inter Miami as the team prepares to face Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final on the early morning of December 7 (Vietnam time). Ahead of this decisive match, the MLS organizers imposed a penalty on a key player in the Argentine superstar’s squad.

The player who was sanctioned is Jordi Alba. The Spanish defender was fined for violating league rules concerning the use of hands to touch the face, head, or neck of an opponent during the conference final against New York City FC held at Chase Stadium.

According to the official MLS statement, the Disciplinary Committee has imposed an undisclosed fine on Jordi Alba due to an infraction that occurred in the 22nd minute of the match of the Eastern Conference final against New York City.

Bạn thân Messi bị phạt trước trận cuối cùng trong sự nghiêp 753281 — Jordi Alba fined ahead of the MLS Cup final

Good news for Inter Miami fans is that this penalty is solely financial, meaning Jordi Alba remains eligible to play in the MLS Cup final this weekend. This also presents an opportunity for Inter Miami to claim the prestigious championship trophy for the first time.

Although Jordi Alba has announced his retirement after this season, he has performed impressively since joining Inter Miami, consistently being one of the most vital players throughout the 2025 season.

So far, the Spanish left-back has appeared in 51 matches across all competitions, scoring 8 goals and providing 16 assists. The upcoming match against Vancouver Whitecaps will also mark Jordi Alba’s final professional game, concluding a remarkable journey in football history.

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In the MLS Cup final, Inter Miami will have the advantage of playing at their home ground, Chase Stadium. This is considered a strong morale boost for Alba and Sergio Busquets, who has declared he will retire after this season, as they aim for the last championship of their careers, serving as a fitting farewell after nearly three years with the pink jersey.

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