Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not participate in Wednesday\'s MLS All-Star Game in Austin. Inter Miami communicated to the MLS that neither Messi or Alba would travel to Austin for the match. MLS has a policy that any player who is not injured and opts not to participate in the All-Star Game is subject to a one-match suspension.
MLS did not immediately confirm that Messi and Alba will be suspended for Miami’s home match on Saturday night against table-topping FC Cincinnati.
“The league office needs to speak with the club before we confirm player availability for Saturday,” a spokesperson said.