tMajor League Soccer, who issued a formal statement, has announced the suspension of Leomessi and Jordi Alba from Intermiami due to inability to operate in the All-Star Game
These players are not eligible for coach Javier Mascherano for the match against FC Cincinnati
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Miami currently ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 21 points, so these sensitive casualties are at the turning point of the North American league. Therefore, Maschelano must resort to his replacement to avoid the absence of the captain sacrifices another victory for him.
Why did MLS suspend Leo Messi?
According to the rules, both Messi and Alba were suspended in one match by not participating in the All-Star Game without prior permission from the MLS.
“Due to the absence of this week’s MLS All-Star Game, Intermiami CF Jordi Alba and Lionel Messi will not be available for the club’s match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday, July 26th,” the statement said.
Why didn’t Messi play in the All-Star Game?
The Argentine star reportedly decided not to participate in MLS and Liga MX All-Stars matches due to heavy workloads in recent weeks, avoiding future injuries.
Regarding this decision, Javier Mascherano had already anticipated that Messi’s participation would be questionable due to previous physical discomfort.
“We played four of the last five games from home. We played them almost every three days. If we want to do an event of this kind, we need to stop the league on the weekend and then resume.” Mescano emphasized the importance of prioritizing athlete health.
Last year, Messi did not participate in the All-Star Game with Copa America’s Argentina national team due to an ankle injury. However, on that occasion, his exclusion was expected, along with Alba’s exclusion, after not receiving training on the Monday before the event.
