The stars will each get a one-game suspension for skipping the All-Star Game despite their heavy workload this summer

Lionel Messi has been suspended for one game after sitting out the MLS All-Star Game without prior approval, the league said on Friday.

Inter Miami CF defender Jordi Alba and forward Lionel Messi will be unavailable for the club’s Matchday 27 game against FC Cincinnati on Saturday evening, due to their absence at the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.

KUT’s Vamos Verde host Jimmy Maas breaks down what to expect from the matchup between US and Mexican league stars.

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Major League Soccer and LIGA MX have announced the players available for selection in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game, held Wednesday night at Austin FC's Q2 Stadium (9 pm ET | Apple TV - Free).

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