Sports7/25/2025The Guardian

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba suspended by MLS for skipping All-Star game

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba suspended by MLS for skipping All-Star game

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, players for Inter Miami, have been suspended by MLS for their next match after missing the MLS All-Star Game against Liga MX without the league's approval. The MLS commissioner, Don Garber, stated that the league's policy regarding player participation in the All-Star Game may be reviewed following this decision. Messi's coach, Javier Mascherano, cited fatigue as the reason for Messi's absence, while Alba is believed to have sustained an injury in their previous MLS match. The suspension of these high-profile players highlights the league's commitment to enforcing its policies and ensuring the participation of its star players in marquee events. The potential review of the policy may lead to changes in how the league handles similar situations in the future.

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