The 2018 World Cup winner, who joined Inter Miami following a three-season spell in Italy with Juventus, and Andres Reyes should have occupied designated player slots, the MLS said in announcing their verdict on Friday. Inter Miami were also punished for having undisclosed agreements that resulted in the underreporting of salaries to Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Nicolas Figal and Julian Carranza.
Inter Miami have been hit with a record $2 million fine and other sanctions after violating MLS' roster and salary rules following the signing of France international midfielder Blaise Matuidi.