Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba face suspension for skipping MLS All-Star game

Inter Miami stars did not travel for the gameLeague rules mandate suspension for non-participationLionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not appear in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday despite being selected for the event, with both Inter Miami players now in line to be suspended from their club’s next match as a result.Messi and Alba had been absent from the All-Star festivities this week in Austin, Texas, which culminates in Wednesday night’s friendly match against an equivalent select squad from Mexico’s LigaMX. Alba had been scheduled to take part in Tuesday evening’s All-Star skills challenge, but was withdrawn. No explanation was given for Alba’s withdrawal, and MLS has not commented publicly on Messi and Alba’s absences. Continue reading...

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