Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, both former FC Barcelona players, skipped the MLS All-Star Game, leading to discussions of a one-match suspension. They were not sanctioned for their absence as their coach, Javier Mascherano, cited Messi's fatigue from extensive playing time. Messi is a leading scorer with 18 goals this season, while Alba contributed with one goal and eight assists. Both players are anticipated to be available for their next match against FC Cincinnati, depending on their fitness levels.
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, both former Barcelona players, were voted into the MLS All-Star Game but chose not to participate. They faced a potential one-match ban for skipping the game without medical justification, but they were not sanctioned. Coach Javier Mascherano attributed Messi's absence to normal fatigue due to the number of matches played this semester. Messi leads the MLS in scoring with 18 goals alongside 10 assists, while Alba has one goal and eight assists. Both players are set to be available for the upcoming match, contingent on their fitness levels.
League rules stipulate that players who opt out of the All-Star Game without a valid medical reason may face a one-match suspension. Messi’s fatigue from numerous games was cited as a reason for his absence from the All-Star Game. Coach Mascherano expressed hope for Messi’s return to training prior to the next match, emphasizing the importance of managing player fatigue in a tightly scheduled season.
Collection
[
|
...
]