Just when you thought the Lionel Messi MLS All-Stars circus was over, Major League Soccer have come up with a new twist in the ever-growing tale. Hours after league commissioner Don Garber refused to make any statement on the Argentine's absence,

It sounded bold and revolutionary, even. Just three years ago, shortly after taking over Chelsea, American billionaire Todd Boehly wanted to shake things up. And by shake up, we mean he suggested something wild by Premier League standards.

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,