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Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba of Inter Miami to miss MLS All-Star Game in Austin
Lionel Messi will miss the Major League Soccer All-Star Game against Liga MX on Wednesday night. Messi’s teammate at Inter Miami, Jordi Alba, will also miss the game.
Will Lionel Messi play in the 2025 MLS All-Star game? Reports unclear as Inter Miami star misses training
Lionel Messi has been sensational throughout the 2025 Major League Soccer season, but his presence in the All-Star game is now suddenly in question.
Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba Won't Play in MLS All-Star Game, Face Possible Suspension
Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not play in Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game, which means they may not be allowed to take the field for their club's next match either.
The Messi's Effect: Inter Miami Sits Atop the MLS Cup Odds
Lionel Messi boosts Inter Miami's odds to +410, yet Cincinnati and Philadelphia hold stronger MLS records. Renee Washington joins to break down the odds.
Messi’s two goals, two assists help Inter Miami bounce back with rout of Red Bulls
Inter Miami made a couple of lineup changes for Saturday night’s matchup against the New York Red Bulls, but Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both were set to start.
Lionel Messi won't play in MLS All-Star Game. Will he face suspension?
Lionel Messi won't play in the MLS All-Star Game, the league announced before the July 23 exhibition against LIGA MX standouts.
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MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX All-Stars, where to watch, live stream: Lionel Messi not named to final roster
MLS is past the midway point of the season, making Austin, Texas, the center of American soccer world as the all-star festivities come to down. The league's best, minus Lionel Messi, will play an exhibition match where they'll face off against the Liga MX all-stars.
MLS All-Star coach hopeful missing Lionel Messi plays
MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas, was supposed to be the first featuring Lionel Messi after injury kept him out of the 2024 event. That appeared less likely following Monday's first training session.
Lionel Messi Decision for 2025 MLS All-Star Game Revealed
Just seven hours ahead of the 2025 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, Lionel Messi has been removed from the final roster in a major blow to interest and intrigue. Question marks about Messi’s inclusion started to come up amid concerns after he wasn’t included in training photos,
Lionel Messi’s Status in Doubt for Today’s 2025 MLS All-Star Game vs. Liga MX
MLS All-Star Game takes place tonight in Austin, Texas, and all the attention is on Lionel Messi. Here's what to know about his status for the match. The 2025 MLS All-Star Game is scheduled for tonight (July 23) at Q2 Stadium in Austin,
Lionel Messi a question mark as MLS All-Stars gear up to face Liga MX
MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas, was supposed to be the first featuring Lionel Messi after injury kept him out of the 2024 event. That appeared
"That's Trouble" – Inter Miami's Rodrigo De Paul Signing Sparks Major Backlash
Inter Miami is also signing Rodrigo De Paul for his abilities on the pitch. The team's defensive system remains one of the ...
Inter Miami ‘Finalizing’ Major Summer Signing as Messi Reunites With Argentina Teammate
Rodrigo De Paul will reportedly first join on loan this summer as the Herons add a major reinforcement to the midfield.
Messi Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo Record After Inter Miami Brace
Messi Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo Record After Inter Miami Brace originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lionel Messi scores ...
Inside Inter Miami: The good and the bad and what lies ahead for Messi, Inter Miami
Inter Miami had uneven results last week, losing 3-0 to Cincinnati before rebounding with a 5-1 road win against the New York Red Bulls. We discuss.
Rodrigo De Paul to join Leo Messi at Inter Miami, AP source says
Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has agreed to contract terms with Inter Miami. A person familiar with the negotiations ...