Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano confirmed that Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba did not yet receive sanctions for missing the MLS All-Star Game.

Kickoff on Saturday is set for 7:15 pm ET at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Javier Mascherano Delivers Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba Update After All-Star Snub.

The reason why Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba have been suspended for their club’s next MLS fixture has been revealed. The pair will be suspended for their next game against FC Cincinnati on Saturday after missing Wednesday’s MLS All-Star Game against Mexico’s Liga MX without approval from the league.