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‘Extremely Upset’—Inter Miami Owner Worried by Lionel Messi’s Response to All-Star Game Suspension

‘Extremely Upset’—Inter Miami Owner Worried by Lionel Messi’s Response to All-Star Game Suspension

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. Messi and teammate Jordi Alba will be forced to miss Saturday’s FC Cincinnati match after skipping the annual event, for which they were both …

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Inter Miami blasts MLS for ‘draconian’ suspension of Lionel Messi

Inter Miami blasts MLS for ‘draconian’ suspension of Lionel Messi

Inter Miami CF is furious about the suspension of two key players. Both Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will be forced to miss one game after sitting out of the MLS All-Star Game, and the club’s co-owner, Jorge Mas, did not hold back when talking about how Inter Miami felt about the punishment.  Jorge Mas Santos, owner of Inter Miami …

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Lionel Messi Bailing on MLS All-Star Game in Austin Is Shortsighted and Soft – The Austin Chronicle

Lionel Messi Bailing on MLS All-Star Game in Austin Is Shortsighted and Soft  The Austin Chronicle No Messi, no Alba: Can the MLS All-Star Game be fixed, and where does it go from here?  ESPN MLS’s calendar, roster changes aren’t happening yet, but it’s a matter of time – The Athletic  The New York Times Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba face suspension for …

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Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba not showing for MLS All-Star Game

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba not showing for MLS All-Star Game

AUSTIN, Texas – Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not participate in Wednesday night’s All-Star Game, the league confirmed Wednesday. Miami communicated to the league that the two players would not be traveling or playing in the game, a spokesperson said. MLS has a policy that players who are not injured and opt to not participate in …

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Lionel Messi Risks Inter Miami Suspension for MLS All-Star Absence

Lionel Messi Risks Inter Miami Suspension for MLS All-Star Absence

Lionel Messi could receive a costly suspension if he refuses to play in the MLS All-Star Game. It came as no surprise when Messi led the 26-player MLS All-Star roster. The Inter Miami star has recorded 18 goals in as many league appearances this season, leading the MLS Golden Boot race at 38 years old. Messi also has seven assists …

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Lionel Messi’s super-human form paces Inter Miami: “He is the one”

Lionel Messi’s super-human form paces Inter Miami: “He is the one”

Movie theaters around the country may be showing “Superman,” but the real Man of Steel was doing his own hero work in Fort Lauderdale. Lionel Messi continued his super-human form Saturday night at Chase Stadium, logging a brace for a record fifth-consecutive MLS match to help Inter Miami CF dispatch Nashville SC, 2-1, and end their league-best 15-match unbeaten run. …

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