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MLS, Messi and Don Garber

Don Garber on Lionel Messi's MLS All-Star Game absence: 'We should have known earlier'
MLS commissioner Don Garber is "managing" whether star Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba could receive one-game suspensions for skipping the All-Star Game.
MLS commissioner Don Garber addresses Messi, Jordi Alba missing All-Star Game
The two Inter Miami stars could face a one-game suspension for failing to turn up at the All-Star Game, per league rules.
MLS commissioner discusses season shift, Messi absence before All-Star game
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber says the league continues to look at shifting to a fall-to-spring season, saying he’d “rather get it right and take our time than get it wrong and do it quick.
Garber tightlipped on Messi ban after MLS All-Star Game no-show
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber refused to be drawn on whether the league planned to sanction Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami and Argentina superstar was a late withdrawal from Wednesday's All-Star Game.
Miami HC Calls Out Lionel Messi Ban But Not Seeking Change to MLS All-Star Game Rules
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano took issue with Major League Soccer's decision to suspend both Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati after the pair sat out the MLS All-Star Game without getting prior approval to do so.
Inter Miami Owner Warns MLS Over Lionel Messi Suspension
Jorge Mas disagrees with MLS’s decision to suspend Messi and warns the sanction could impact the star’s willingness to remain in the league through 2026.
Inter Miami Dodge Latest Lionel Messi Transfer Rumors As MLS All-Star Game Mess Builds Tension
It was a very, very difficult decision,” remarked MLS Commissioner Don Garber after it was announced that Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will earn a one-match suspension for missing the MLS All-Star match.
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Garber provides rare numerical nugget on MLS Season Pass viewership, but ambiguity leaves questions

MLS Commissioner Don Garber offered the public a rare bit of data regarding viewership of live matches under its media deal ...

Garber hints fall-to-spring MLS schedule is inevitable

MLS commissioner Don Garber has given the clearest indication yet that the league will eventually change to a fall-to-spring ...

Don Garber Teases MLS Format ‘Evolution’ in All-Star Game Conference

After the one-game knockout, the remaining eight teams in each conference play in a best-of-three Round of 16, before advancing to single-elimination games through to the MLS Cup ...

Garber hails Club World Cup as milestone for North American soccer

As the Club World Cup draws to a close on Sunday, North America's soccer community is celebrating what Major League Soccer ...
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MLS commissioner Don Garber 'hopeful' Lionel Messi reaches new deal with Inter Miami

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber is hopeful Lionel Messi and Inter Miami can agree to a contract extension to keep the Argentine World Cup champion in the league ...

MLS commissioner Garber: 'We need to become a selling league'

Commissioner Don Garber says that Major League Soccer needs to embrace its status as a selling league as teams need to truly ...
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Don Garber: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup "an incredible success"

Millions of fans. Sixty-three matches. Thirty-two teams from six confederations. Twelve host stadiums. A $1 billion prize pool. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup reached unprecedented heights as the ...
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MLS commissioner Don Garber: FIFA Club World Cup shows U.S. is 'real ...

I hope to see it come back,” Garber added. Despite rumors the U.S. could host the Club World Cup again in 2029, there’s no decision yet on where the next edition of the tournament will be played.

MLS skewered for poor viewership

Meadowlark Media’s resident sports business analyst is taking aim at a new target: MLS. Former Miami Marlins president and ...