A l Ahli forward Riyad Mahrez warned that Lionel Messi would be subjected to some rough treatment from Saudi Pro League defenders should he move to the Kingdom, a speculative transfer which has been fueled in recent days.

Soccer fans won’t see Messi, the 2024 MLS MVP, on a grand stage against Cincinnati’s Evander, a rising Brazilian who captained the MLS All-Stars in Messi’s place and is in the conversation with him for 2025 MVP.

Stars turned out to be a frustrating affair with multiple top stars failing to show up for the game. While all eyes were on the reignited clash between Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi, the Argentine's decision to skip the match left many with a sour taste following the final whistle.

The reigning MLS MVP was selected for the league's All-Star game but his club, Inter Miami, controversially decided he shouldn't play in it.

Major League Soccer announced Friday that Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will be suspended for the team’s next match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

Lionel Messi’s absence from the MLS All-Star Game raised questions about his health, but Inter Miami FC coach Javier Mascherano has put those concerns to rest. Messi was selected for the game but didn’t travel and missed the event along with Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba.

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba won't be available when Inter Miami takes on Eastern Conference-leading Cincinnati F Saturday, much to the dismay of team owner Jorge Mas.

The stars will each get a one-game suspension for skipping the All-Star Game despite their heavy workload this summer

Lionel Messi shirts dotted the concourse at Austin's Q2 Stadium for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game, but there was no Messi jersey on the pitch.

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not be available for Inter Miami’s next match after skipping the MLS All-Star Game in Austin.

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.