Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, who recently suffered an ankle injury during the Copa América final win over Colombia, will unfortunately miss the upcoming MLS All-Star Game. Along with Messi, his teammate Luis Suárez will also be absent from the game due to knee discomfort. This news was confirmed by the league on Monday.
Messi, a legendary player and an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner from Argentina, has been sidelined for Miami’s recent matches against Toronto FC and the Chicago Fire. The team is closely monitoring both Messi and Suárez’s recovery and will assess their availability for the upcoming Leagues Cup opening match against Mexican club Puebla based on their daily progress.
Despite the absence of Messi and Suárez, Miami will still be represented in the MLS All-Star Game by their teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. The game, which takes place in Columbus, Ohio, will see top players from MLS clubs face off against players from Mexico’s Liga MX.
Real Salt Lake’s Cristian Arango, who leads MLS with 17 goals and 11 assists, will also miss the All-Star Game as he serves a four-game suspension for violating the league’s anti-harassment policy.
It’s disappointing for fans not to see Messi and Suárez showcase their skills in the MLS All-Star Game, but the event promises to be an exciting matchup between top talents from both leagues. The absence of these star players opens up opportunities for other talented individuals to shine on the field and make their mark in the game.
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