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Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, key players for Inter Miami, will miss the crucial match against FC Cincinnati due to mandatory suspensions imposed by Major League Soccer (MLS). The decision stems from the two players' absence from the mid-season All-Star Game without prior approval, which is in line with
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Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced the suspension of Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping the MLS All-Star Game without prior approval. The two players will miss their team's next match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday, citing a "draconian" punishment from club
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The MLS All-Star game is an annual tradition that pits the league's best players against a selection from Mexico's Liga MX. While some see it as a benchmark to measure the US and Canadian league against Mexico's, others view it as a frivolous affair.
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Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba's decision to skip the MLS All-Star Game has sparked concern for Inter Miami, with both players now facing potential suspension from their club's next match, against FC Cincinnati. This is not the first time a high-profile player has been absent from
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Lionel Messi continued his record-breaking form in Major League Soccer, scoring twice in Inter Miami's 2-0 win over Nashville SC on Saturday. His performance marked a new league record, with Messi now having scored multiple goals in five straight matches. The Argentine captain has been on a tear
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Lionel Messi has been the focal point of attention for his future plans with Inter Miami, where he has been playing since July 2023. According to sources, the club is in ongoing negotiations with Messi to ensure his stay beyond the current season, with the possibility of re-signing for 2026
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Lionel Messi's phenomenal form in Major League Soccer (MLS) shows no signs of slowing down, as the 38-year-old Argentinian star scored twice in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Wednesday. This marked the fourth consecutive game in which Messi has scored two
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Inter Miami, riding high on the global attention generated by Lionel Messi's arrival, is actively pursuing Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. The 31-year-old Argentine midfielder, who is also Messi's close friend and international teammate, is reportedly open to the move and has initiated talks with
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Miami's latest stadium construction, Freedom Park, with a capacity of 25,000, raises questions about the city's ambition and ability to host top-tier soccer events. The involvement of Inter Miami at the Club World Cup, heavily influenced by Lionel Messi's presence, highlights the complexities
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Lionel Messi has taken his share of heat after Inter Miami's heavy defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup, with some critics questioning his ability to inspire his MLS side against his former team, Paris Saint-Germain. However, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who played alongside Messi at Barcelona,
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta -- Lionel Messi's historic return to his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, against Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 clash on Sunday, was somewhat overshadowed by the intriguing subplot of PSG coach Luis Enrique facing off against several former Barcelona players,
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Paris Saint-Germain's overwhelming victory over Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals has highlighted the significant gap in class between European and North American football. Despite having Lionel Messi in their starting lineup, the Inter Miami squad struggled to compete with the elite European team, with
