Why Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba could face suspension for missing MLS All-Star Game

With the MLS All-Star game on Wednesday evening in Austin, Texas, there is a commotion for the selection with Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi And Jordi Alba who withdrew from the team. The duo will not be confronted on the Liga MX All-Stars, even though it is voted for the Roster and it is probably expected to start the game. The reason for those who are not included is not given, but they can get a suspension of one game per competition policy.

Messi missed the MLS All-Star match last season due to an injury, but per competition policy, every player who fogs the affair without a confirmed injury could be subject to a suspension of one match. If it is suspended, this would make Messi and Alba missed the upcoming Miami game FC Cincinnati At home on Saturday.

Already on July 16 lost their last match to Cincinnati 3-0, the herons need a victory this weekend to go to the top of the Eastern Conference, in which they follow Cincinnati with seven points. The herons have three races in hand after their participation in the World Cup Club, but points in the table are always more important than they can come.

So what can happen afterwards?

In one Explanation to athleticsMLS said: “The League Office has to talk to the club before we confirm the availability of players for Saturday.”

That process is important to determine why Messi and Alba have been held out of participation in the All-Star Game Wednesday, which is a blockbuster moment for the competition. League MX all-stars was expected Real Madrid Gentlemen Sergio Ramos And James Rodriguez On the field in Austin, which will not happen now.

There are valid reasons to miss, but that is why it is up to the competition to determine in their conversation with Inter Miami. MLS commissioner Don Garber is already expected to spoke to the state of the competition on Wednesday before the All-Star competition, and Messi can also be part of that address with this development.

How to look MLS All-Stars vs. League MX All-Stars

• Date: Wednesday, July 23 | Time9 pm and
• Location: Q2 Stadium – Austin, Texas
• Live stream: MLS Season Pass