AUSTIN, Texas – Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not participate in Wednesday night’s All-Star Game, the league confirmed Wednesday.

CBS News Miami Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping its All-Star Game, the league announced Friday.

Lionel Messi extended his MLS-record streak of multigoal games as he scored twice in Inter Miami's win over Nashville.

Lionel Messi was touted to make his MLS All-Star Game debut this week. However, the Inter Miami forward was nowhere to be found during the MLS All-Stars first training session on Monday.

Lionel Messi had two goals and two assists, Telasco Segovia also scored twice, and Inter Miami beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi was spotted on Saturday wearing the rare 2024 Rolex Daytona Barbie timepiece at the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and FC Cincinnati in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Lionel Messi had two goals and two assists, Telasco Segovia also scored twice, and Inter Miami beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi skipped the MLS All-Star Game due to fatigue, not injury, says Argentina coach Mascherano. Rest is precautionary.

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Lionel Messi will miss the Major League Soccer All-Star Game against Liga MX on Wednesday night. Messi's teammate at Inter Miami, Jordi Alba, will also miss the game.

Lionel Messi will not take part in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game despite being selected for the squad and even considered for the captaincy.