Will MLS Suspend Messi After All-Star Snub?

Lionel Messi may face a one-game suspension from Major League Soccer after missing Wednesday’s MLS All-Star Game without publicly stated injury.

Messi and teammate Jordi Alba were pulled last minute by Inter Miami, prompting questions about whether they violated league rules that require selected All-Stars to participate.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber declined to confirm any sanctions but admitted the league should’ve been informed earlier.

While noting Messi’s heavy recent match load, Garber emphasized that MLS rules must be upheld. Messi’s no-show could see him miss Miami’s upcoming match against FC Cincinnati.