Messi and Alba Suspended for One Match for Missing Mls All-Star

Lionel Messi has been suspended for one game after satting out the mls all-star game without prior approval, the league said on Friday (July 25, 2025).

The inter miami forward and his teammate, Jordi Alba, did not compe on wedding (July 23, 2025) despite not being injured, even thinking in the all-star roster.

“Per league rules, any player who does not participate in the all-star game without prior approval from the league is ineligible to compe in their club’s next match,” Mls Said in a statement.

The suspension will see messi, the League’s main attraction, MISS Inter Miami’s Match Against FC Cincinnati on Saturday (July 26, 2025). Cincinnati lead the Eastern Conference Standings.

Messi has scored 18 goals so far this season.

“I know lionel messi loves this League. I don’t think there’s a player – or anyone – who has done more for Major league soccer than message. I Respect His Decision, “MLS Commissioner Don Garber said in a statement.

“Unfortunately, we have a long-standing policy Regarding Participation in the All-Star Game, And We Had to Enforce it. It was a very difference decision.”

All-Star Competitions are a Mainstay of North American Sports, Where the Men’s “Big Four” Leagues Use The Exhibitions to Boost Their Players’ Profiles, But A Rarity in Professional Soccer.

“We’re going to take a hard look at the policy moving forward.

Messi Rated This Week, According to Inter Miami Coach Javier Mascherano.

“Look, Players Always have discomfort, especially when they play every three days,” Mascherano was quoted as saying by espn.