MLS officials have confirmed that Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not play in the All-Star Game on Wednesday evening, potentially breaking league rules.
The two Inter Miami players were voted into the league-wide roster to take on a Liga MX All-Star Team. However both Messi and Alba will not take part, ESPN reports that league officials have scheduled a meeting with Miami to know why they are not making themselves available.
MLS rules dictate that players who refuse to take part in the All-Star Game, without a medical reason, can be hit with a one-game suspension.
Both Messi and Alba started and scored for Inter Miami in the 5-1 win over the New York Red Bulls last weekend. The decision not to play could be an attempt to manage their minutes in a season that has already been complicated by a deep run the Concacaf Champions Cup and appearance at the Club World Cup.
Already Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has voiced his concern over the health of Messi and Alba, questing why they should play in a non-competitive fixture in the middle of the season.
“The players are called up, I would like them to be able to rest but that is not my decision,” Mascherano said.
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Lovebug2
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NEVER ! Only in your heads
vuaabdipu
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MLS is only selling tickets due to Messi
Fusinprsuy
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Messi didn't know he was a star,... I think people need to remind him he's the goat every minute
voebeipsuy
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both are cowards after all shameless money moncher brats
Cry more hater no one cares about you
voebeipsuy
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Leo is finished. Let him retire
He won World Cup and everything cry more hater
Dancdinry
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these sts are so stupid leo says they cant play so wats the problem leo give so much to mls its kinda crazy seeing these game's with sold out stadiums every time messi in town well tonight's different leo get the rest
putimopruy
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No one can touch FIFA boy 😀
I remember my class mate who was so brilliant and used to come first in every subject, he is called teacher's boy 👦 by those who always come last position in class.The poor will always blame the successful person for his own woes and misfortunes. Cristiano was fifa boy 👦 before Messi emergence, so Messi dethroned Cristiano, simple.
Nasclmnopu
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No one can touch FIFA boy 😀
Rosdptu
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to legend of Barcelona
Pahbeklsy
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Messi, is out off contract don't change his mind to go at Saudi Arabia plz
siybeilrz
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it's u who finished
veycmpuy
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All star game doesn't make sense.
Kecaloprtz
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both are cowards after all shameless money moncher brats
The MLS is the one money milking organization, trying to fine players for their absence in a money making non sense match
minacmnpty
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Leo is finished. Let him retire
you stupid ass
peyilmopsz
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Leo is finished. Let him retire
ur papa has finished
nuscdmopuy
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Leo is finished. Let him retire
Jordon4u
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both are cowards after all shameless money moncher brats
If Messi was really after money 😏someone would not be the highest paid athlete, it would be Messi.
Kioabostuy
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both are cowards after all shameless money moncher brats
You are a big fool Brody
Rukclnprtu
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there is no sense in that match, is full is stresss they should leave them alone
Erosado76
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So they will be suspended for not playing in a friendly basically?
BiIIyDedon
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both are cowards after all shameless money moncher brats
Loebeklrtz
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hmm the goat
Vauabmprsy
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yes
Bayabilnyz
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A very big good news Inter.