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MLS hands Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba one-game suspensions for skipping league’s All-Star Game, with both unavailable for Inter Miami’s weekend match against FC Cincinnati

25.07.2025
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Jacob Schneider

Major League Soccer
L. Messi
J. Alba
Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami CF vs FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati
MLS All-Stars

Per MLS rules, any player who does not participate in the All-Star Game without prior approval is ineligible for the next match

  • MLS sanctions Messi and Alba for skipping ASG
  • Duo not available for selection Saturday
  • All-Star absences were not approved
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