Lionel Messi has been fined for paying tribute to Diego Maradona in a match
- Lionel Messi has been fined $725 for his tribute to Diego Maradona after scoring in FC Barcelona's 4-0 win over Osasuna, reports TMZ.
- The Argentine took off his shirt after his goal to reveal a Newell's Old Boys jersey with Maradona's No. 10 on his back.
- Both Messi and Maradona have featured for the Rosario club.
Lionel Messi has been fined $725 for his tribute to Diego Maradona after scoring in FC Barcelona's 4-0 win over Osasuna on Sunday.
The Argentine took off his shirt after scoring his goal to reveal a Newell's Old Boys jersey with Maradona's No.10 on the back. Both Messi and Maradona have previously featured for the Rosario club.
Messi was shown a yellow card for his tribute on the day, and on Wednesday was hit with the €600 fine, according to TMZ. Barcelona may also have to pay €3,000 ($3,600), reports The Independent.
Maradona, who is widely considered one of soccer's greatest ever players, died on November 25 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Buenos Aires.
Messi has long been compared to the late star, and even played for him when Maradona was the Argentina national soccer team coach between 2008 and 2010.
After his death, Messi shared a heartfelt message to social media.
"A very sad day for all Argentines and for football. He leaves us but does not leave, because Diego is eternal," he wrote.
"I keep all the beautiful moments I lived with him and I wanted to take the opportunity to send my condolences to all his family and friends. RIP."
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