Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba have been suspended from Inter Miami's next match after failing to participate in the MLS All-Star Game against Liga MX. Messi missed the game due to fatigue, while Alba sustained an injury in a preceding match. As per league rules, absence without prior approval results in ineligibility for the next match. Although both players are crucial to the league, the MLS commissioner stated the rules must be enforced and indicated possible reevaluation in the future regarding their applicability.
Inter Miami CF defender Jordi Alba and forward Lionel Messi will be unavailable for the club's Matchday 27 game against FC Cincinnati due to their absence at the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.
According to league rules, any player who does not participate in the All-Star Game without prior approval from the league is ineligible to compete in their club's next match.
Don Garber expressed that while Messi's contributions to MLS are unparalleled, the enforcement of All-Star participation rules is non-negotiable, highlighting a need for future policy evaluations.
Garber acknowledged Messi's commitment to the league and Inter Miami but emphasized that a long-standing policy regarding All-Star Game attendance must be respected, despite its difficulty.
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