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MLS Suspends Messi & Alba for Skipping All-Star Match


Fri 25 Jul 2025 | 09:45 PM
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The Major League Soccer (MLS) announced on Friday the suspension of Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba for one match, following their absence from the MLS All-Star Game against the Liga MX All-Stars.

In a statement, MLS said: "Jordi Alba and Lionel Messi, players of Inter Miami CF, will not participate in the club’s match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday, July 26, due to their absence from this week’s MLS All-Star Game."

The statement added: "In accordance with league rules, any player who misses the All-Star Game without prior approval from the league is not eligible to participate in their team’s next match."

Messi and Alba were selected to represent the MLS All-Stars in the high-profile game but did not take part due to severe physical fatigue, a result of the long and demanding season.

Inter Miami’s head coach, Javier Mascherano, expressed his frustration with the congested match schedule, stressing that players need adequate rest to maintain their physical and technical performance.