Messi, Alba at risk of being banned, Inter Miami nervous before Cincinnati match

(NLDO) - Inter Miami fans are anxiously awaiting a decision from MLS as Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba are unexpectedly absent from the All-Star match in Austin (Texas, USA).

According to the rules, players called up for the All-Star must participate if they are not injured. These stars are only allowed to be absent if they have a valid reason, otherwise they will be suspended for the next match at the club.

The absence of Messi and Alba, despite being on the initial list and without explanation, has become an immediate problem, putting both at risk of being banned from the match against FC Cincinnati, the top team in the Eastern Conference.

Messi and Alba at risk of suspension

Messi and Alba's absence is believed to be to conserve energy, as Inter Miami's schedule in July is very tight, including a loss to PSG in the Club World Cup. However, if MLS maintains its discipline, Inter Miami could suffer a big loss in the final stages. Fans are still anxiously awaiting the final verdict.

MLS All-Star is an annual event to promote the tournament and connect clubs, dating back to 1996. Since 2018, MLS All-Star has changed its format to feature MLS stars facing Liga MX stars from Mexico, instead of facing European teams like Chelsea, Real Madrid or Man United as before.

The event is not only a rare reunion of top stars, but also an opportunity for executives and representatives of MLS teams to meet and discuss the ongoing season.

Inter Miami without Messi and Alba could be a big blow. Their next match will be against FC Cincinnati, the Eastern Conference leaders who last beat Inter Miami 3-0.

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