Messi is not happy with his suspension from MLS and the tension could affect his future in Miami amid contract talks.

Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas revealed how Lionel Messi responded to the suspension handed down by Major League Soccer. Lionel Messi is no stranger to the spotlight. However, this time he finds himself at the center of attention for an unusual reason: controversy—not his on-field performance.

Major League Soccer has handed down one-match bans to Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba following their failure to appear at this week's All-Star match without securing advance permission from league officials.

Lionel Messi gains support as Rodrigo De Paul joins Inter Miami from Atletico Madrid, adding experience and tenacity to the midfield.

Inter Miami officially announced the signing of Rodrigo De Paul, who will now join Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer. This Friday, Inter Miami confirmed the acquisition of Rodrigo De Paul, who left Atletico Madrid to reunite with Lionel Messi and begin his journey in American soccer.

With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both in the twilight of their careers, they are compensated handsomely for their global visibility and attraction.

Phillips echoed that sentiment, saying he booed Messi because his season ticket seats are just a couple of rows from the field in the First Financial Club. He said he remembers lightheartedly heckling former New York Red Bulls defender, John Tolkin, when FC Cincinnati were Wooden Spoon contenders, prompting a chuckle from the American.

Los Angeles FC have reportedly made an offer to a Premier League forward to join Major League Soccer, potentially following the path paved by Lionel Messi. When Lionel Messi announced in July 2023 that he had signed with Inter Miami,