Lionel Messi doesn’t take punishment lightly. Back on the pitch during Inter Miami’s 2–1 win over CF Atlas in the Leagues Cup, the Argentine star delivered two assists — and a clear message to MLS.

Messi and Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba were both given one-game suspensions for skipping the All-Star Game, an official MLS rule which has attracted the fury of many in recent days, and he was revealed to be incredibly upset in the immediate aftermath of the ruling.

ESPN analyst and former LA Galaxy forward Alejandro « Ale » Moreno is warning Major League Soccer to be careful with Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami star was suspended for skipping the 2025 All-Star Game.