Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano criticized Major League Soccer's decision to suspend Lionel Messi for skipping the All-Star Game.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has confessed he is worried Lionel Messi’s frustrated response to being issued a one-game suspension for missing the All-Star Game could impact the Argentina international’s thoughts on signing a new contract.

While soccer fans around the world were hoping to see Lionel Messi in action for the MLS All-Stars, it seems like the Inter Miami skipper had different plans. According to MLS officials, Messi has confirmed his absence from the game,

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will miss Inter Miami's big game July 26 vs. FC Cincinnati. It's because the two missed this week's MLS All-Star Game.

Lionel Messi anotó dos goles y dio dos asistencias, Telasco Segovia también marcó dos veces, e Inter Miami se recuperó de la goleada