Lionel Messi has been suspended for one game after sitting out the MLS All-Star Game without prior approval, the league said on Friday. The Inter Miami forward and his teammate, Jordi Alba, did not compete on Wednesday despite not being injured,

Roman Celentano logged a third-straight clean sheet and Miles Robinson had a would-be game winning goal waived off due to a foul as FC Cincinnati played Inter Miami to a scoreless draw Saturday night.

Did Major League Soccer cut off its nose to spite its face when it suspended Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi? It's certainly a possibility. The league

Messi,” and MLS has committed to producing four Messi-centred broadcasts during the 2025 season. The initiative was first launched in October 2024 last season.

Inter Miami isn’t just riding a wave, it’s been completely reshaped by the Messi phenomenon. Since the Argentine superstar Lionel Messi landed in South Florida, the club has exploded in both relevance and revenue.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo aren’t just two of the greatest soccer players of all time; they’re also two of the wealthiest athletes on the planet. Both have amassed incredible fortunes, and their lavish lifestyles reflect their immense success.

If MLS really wants its stars to treat the All-Star Game seriously, then it needs to treat scheduling just as seriously.

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,