Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been MLS suspends from the team’s next match because of his decisions to skip the 2025 All-Star Game.
Recall that Messi missed Wednesday’s match in Austin, Texas where the MLS squad posted a 3-1 win against Mexico’s Liga MX All-Stars.
As a result, the former Barca star will now miss Miami’s home league fixture against FC Cincinnati on Saturday.
MLS policy states that players who do not participate in the game and related activities are prohibited from participating in their club’s next match after the All-Star Game, subject to an injury exception.
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“I know Lionel Messi loves this league,” MLS commissioner Don Garber said in a statement. “I don’t think there’s a player — or anyone — who has done more for Major League Soccer than Messi. I fully understand, respect, and admire his commitment to Inter Miami, and I respect his decision.
“Unfortunately, we have a long-standing policy regarding participation in the All-Star Game, and we had to enforce it. It was a very difficult decision.
“That said, we’re going to take a hard look at the policy moving forward. I’m committed to working with our players to determine how the rule should evolve.”
