Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba Out For MLS All-Star Game
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AUSTIN, Texas — Lionel Messi missed the Major League Soccer All-Star Game against Liga MX on Wednesday night. Messi's teammate at Inter Miami, Jordi Alba, also missed the game. An MLS spokesperson said Inter Miami informed league officials that the two players will not appear in the match at Q2 Stadium.
Lionel Messi is facing the prospect of a ban amid speculation that he will break a strict MLS rule which Zlatan Ibrahimovic also breached. The MLS All-Stars are set to face Liga MX All-Stars on 24 July at 02:00 GMT, but Messi is yet to train with the team ahead of the game
El Trafico may have been the game of the weekend, but the Philadelphia Union are the team to beat according to ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
Inter Miami will have a week off until their next MLS game, which is on July 26 at Chase Stadium. They come off with another win in the league after defeating
Inter Miami, who are aiming to win their maiden MLS Cup title, are also prioritising bagging the Leagues Cup this year, a title the club won in 2023 soon after Lionel Messi signed for the Herons. The World Cup-winning Argentina captain starred with a brace on Saturday as the David Beckham-owned side beat New York Red Bulls 5-1 in a MLS clash away from home.