Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Messi & Alba Face Possible Suspension After Missing MLS All-Star Game
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, who play soccer for Inter Miami, might not be able to play in their next game.
This is because they didn't participate in the MLS All-Star game.
The league has rules that say if you're picked for the All-Star game, you have to play or you might miss the next match.
The All-Star game has been played for almost 30 years and is against a team from Mexico this year.
Now, Messi and Alba might have to sit out Inter Miami's next match against FC Cincinnati.
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba may face suspension from Inter Miami's next game.
The potential suspension stems from their non-participation in the MLS All-Star game.
The MLS All-Star game is scheduled against Liga MX on July 24.
MLS rules, dating back to 1996, mandate participation in the All-Star game or a subsequent match suspension.
Inter Miami's next match is against FC Cincinnati following the All-Star break.
- Who
- Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba of Inter Miami; MLS officials.
- What
- Potential suspension for Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba due to non-participation in the MLS All-Star game.
- When
- The All-Star game is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, with the next Inter Miami game after the break.
- Where
- The MLS All-Star game and subsequent match.
- Why
- Due to league rules requiring participation in the All-Star game or a following match suspension.
- Players Involved
- Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba
- Team
- Inter Miami
- Potential Consequence
- Suspension from next MLS game
- Reason
- Non-participation in MLS All-Star game
- All-Star Game Opponent
- Liga MX
- Inter Miami's Next Match
- FC Cincinnati