Messi is angry

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba have been suspended by Major League Soccer (MLS) for failing to participate in the 2025 MLS All Stars match without approval from the league's organizers.

Messi is suspended.

According to the announcement made by MLS on the night of July 25, both Messi and Alba will not be able to play in Inter Miami's round 27 match against FC Cincinnati taking place on the morning of July 27 ( Hanoi time).

“Per league rules, any player who fails to participate in an All-Star game without prior league approval will be suspended for the parent club’s next game,” MLS said in a statement.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said Messi was furious with the decision from MLS officials.

Meanwhile, MLS Commissioner Don Garber insisted that no exceptions would be made, even if it was Messi: “I know Lionel Messi loves this league. I don’t think anyone has done more for MLS than he has. However, we have clear rules and we have to enforce them.”

Garber also said MLS is open to reviewing the policy in the future to better suit the players' circumstances. "We will work with stakeholders, especially the players, to determine what changes are necessary," he added.

Previously, Messi, who was expected to be the focus of the 2025 All-Star Game with the confrontation between MLS stars and the Liga MX (Mexico) star team, was absent due to physical reasons.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said the Argentine superstar was feeling tired and needed to rest to avoid injury. Meanwhile, Jordi Alba is said to have suffered fitness issues after his most recent MLS match.

Source: https://znews.vn/messi-noi-gian-post1571715.html