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Inter Miami’s manager, Javier Mascherano, said that the MLS would have allowed Lionel Messi to jump the All-Star game if Inter Miami had been on the road this weekend.
Eight times Ballon d’Or winner Messi, who is the most prominent player in the league and attracts huge crowds to Miami matches, was banned with the team and the companion of the Barcelona icon, Jordi Alba, for his home draw of 0-0 against Cincinnati of second place.
“What if the game had been outside?” He asked Mascherano, having operated without his highest scorer because the captain of Miami lost the game all-stin without the permission of the MLS.
“They would also have asked that Leo did not play because when it comes to filling stadiums and making money there, no one complains. The thing is that this game was at home. This is the problem.”
Lionel Messi Ban: Inter Miami ‘Adapt’
It was said that Messi had been “very, very angry” and “extremely upset” for receiving the prohibition of a game next to Alba for losing the game, which required a return trip to half a season of more than 2,200 miles.
“Unfortunately, we have a long-term policy on participation in the All-Star game, and we had to fulfill it,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Friday, through the Miami Herald.
“It was a very difficult decision. That said that, we will take a look at politics moving forward.”
Mascherano said that “he did not come here to criticize the MLS or change the rules.” “Although I do not agree with the decision, I do not agree with this, we adapted and the team played a great game,” he added, reflecting on the result against the opponents who won 3-0 at home in Miami on July 17.
“What I find strange is that one thing is called a day (sympathizing with players’ schedules) and the next one makes a completely different decision.
“We all felt what was said, it was understandable, given the number of games he had been playing.”
Lionel Messi Injuries: “I don’t lie”, says Mascherano
Messi and Alba were banned because they did not have injuries that ruled them out of the All-Star game, although Mascherano had said that the 38-year-old suffered “discomfort”, while Wideman had a blow.
“I do not lie,” Mascherano said, accusing a journalist suggesting that the situation had reflected poorly on him.
“What I explained is that Leo did not train with the group. He had trained separately, like Jordi. Now, if you want to believe me or is not your problem.
“It does not leave me bad because, since I tell the truth, the problem is on the other side.”
Inter miami penalties
Mascherano wondered why Miami still has to receive a penalty in 2025, while all other MLS clubs have received at least two.
“The only thing is that a team with as many goals like us in the MLS – and I think we are the ones who generate the most possibilities, if not among the top five, not? – in 22 days of party, we have had zero penalties,” he said.
“Strange, eh? I will leave you to think.
“You have to focus on what you can control and what I can control is to get the most out of the players I have available.
“We adapted to (Messi and Alba lose). We deserved clearly to win, so we hope and continue on.”
Rodrigo de Paul Signant “Historical”
Miami had 13 of the 21 attempts between Chase Stadium teams and prevented the highest scorer in Ciny, Evander, 15 goals.
“We must have had five or six clear possibilities and his goalkeeper (Roman Celentano) was very good,” said Mascherano, who saw Uruguay that the highest scorer Luis Suárez failed to score for a sixth successive MLS game.
“The result is bad because we deserved to win.”
Paul’s midfielder Rodrigo, who has played 62 games in Argentina with Messi and joined Miami initially on loan from Atletico Madrid this week, was introduced to the crowd before the game.
“Rodrigo’s signing is clearly a historical signing, so that a world champion reaches his age (31) at the beginning,” Mascherano said.
“It talks about the ambition of this club to continue to grow, to continue to improve the value of this league, although it often receives abuse or contempt.
“The club continues to invest, continues to try to add value to the team and, above all, to the League. I hope it helps us how we think it will.”
Lionel Messi banned vs Cincinnati
Messi played every minute in 22 of the last 23 games of Miami in all competitions, scoring at least two goals in six of his last seven games of the MLS, including a five straight race.
Messi and Alba returned to the training on Friday and were expected to be on the initial side of Miami against Cincinnati, who are seven points ahead and one behind Philadelphia.
Miami has three games in his hand for his participation in the World Cup of the FIFA Club 2025 in June.
The winners of the coat of arms of the supporters last season played five games in 14 days from July 5, including the defeat in Cincinnati on July 16, the only game on the road in which Messi did not score.
Lionel Messi statistics
Messi is the reign Mls MVP, without any player in the League, surpassing his 18 goals.
He recovered from Cincinnati’s defeat twice and set up another goal in the 5-1 victory at New York Red Bulls on July 19.
Miami is fifth at the Eastern Conference.
Lionel Messi contract, you are
Messi He is still the most prominent player in the world with Cristiano Ronaldo and has another year optional in his Miami contract.
Speaking Sign After Messi’s arrival was announced for the first time in July 2023, co -owner Jorge Mas said that the Champions League winner would win up to $ 60 million a year.
Messi’s alleged salary of up to $ 20.4 million is considerably more than any other player in the United States and increases with a lot of maintenance on the club’s equity and the payments of the Apple League stations.
The great sport has talked about his happiness to Miami and suggested that he will sign an extension of contract.
Lionel Messi Inter Miami Record
The club was formed by a group that included former Captain of England David Beckham in 2018 and made Messi one of the most prestigious Mls The signings of all time five years later, winning its first trophy with the help of the eight Ballon d’Or and the highest scorer of Uruguay Luis Suárez, when they succeeded in the 2023 Cup.
In his first complete campaign with the club, Messi promised a 2,18 MLS records for 90 minutes in 2024 to help Miami win his first supporter shield.
He has 24 goals and eight assists in 29 appearances in all competitions in 2025, with the former Argentine midfielder Mascherano as head before the start of the season.
