MLS fines Columbus Crew players for roles in Hell is Real scuffle

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MLS fines Columbus Crew players for roles in Hell is Real scuffle
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MLS has fined three Columbus Crew players—Mo Farsi, Sean Zawadski, and Max Arfsten—due to their involvement in a mass confrontation during the Hell is Real Derby against FC Cincinnati on July 25. The league cited violations of its mass confrontation policy; this marks the Crew's third such violation this season. Cincinnati midfielder Gerardo Valenzuela received an additional match suspension and fines for violent conduct after receiving a red card during the match. The incident occurred late in the game, leading to a physical altercation between the teams. No Crew players will miss the next match against Inter Miami on August 1.

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  • Crew fined for mass confrontation during Hell is Real Derby.
  • Mo Farsi, Sean Zawadski, and Max Arfsten involved in scuffle.
  • Gerardo Valenzuela suspended for two matches for violent conduct.
  • No Crew players suspended for August 1 match against Inter Miami.
  • Match incident occurred during stoppage time with Crew leading 2-1.
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MLS fined three Columbus Crew players for their roles in a mass confrontation during the Hell is Real Derby.

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