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Why MLS Had to Ban Lionel Messi—and the Potential Fallout That Could Come

The Inter Miami star has been suspended for Saturday's match after skipping the All-Star Game, and the decision could have major consequences for MLS.

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New York, July 26 (EFE).- Javier Mascherano, coach of Inter Miami, criticized this Saturday the sanction of the MLS to Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for absent from the All-Star, which did not allow them to play tonight in the 0-0 at home against the Cincinnati. “I did not come here either to criticize the MLS or to change the rules. We adapt to what happened, beyond what I do not share the decision, I do not share it at all,” he said at the begin…

The Mascherano ensemble performed correctly in Florida. The post Video: without Messi, Inter Miami equaled Cincinnati by 0 to 0 in the MLS appeared first on The Intransigent.

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A news story that undoubtedly generated controversy in the Major League Soccer (MLS). The U.S. league announced Thursday a suspension match sanction for two of its top figures, Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, both from Inter Miami. The reason: their absence in the recent All-Star Game that faced the MLS selection against a MX League combo, held this week. “Jordi Alba and Lionel Messi will not be available for their club match against FC Cincinnati …

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Inter Miami has shown its deep discomfort following the decision of the Major League Soccer (MLS) to suspend Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for a match. The sanction was imposed after both footballers did not attend the All-Star Game held in Austin, Texas, last Wednesday. According to the league's regulations, any player who does not participate in such an event without valid medical justification must comply with an automatic suspension. As a resu…

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