Inter Miami CF’s Lionel Messi will not be participating in this week’s MLS All-Star Game due to an ankle injury he sustained during his team’s Copa América final win over Colombia. This news comes as a disappointment to fans who were eager to see the Argentina superstar make his debut in the All-Star Game. Messi has been absent from Miami’s last two league games, which were victories over Toronto FC and the Chicago Fire.
In addition to Messi, his teammate Luis Suárez will also miss the All-Star Game due to knee discomfort. This further complicates matters for Inter Miami CF, as their two star players will not be available to showcase their talents on the big stage. However, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, the team’s other former Barcelona stars, will be taking part in the match.
Messi and Suárez are not the only notable players missing from the All-Star Game lineup. Real Salt Lake striker Cristian Arango, who leads the league in goals this season with 17, will be serving a four-match suspension for violating the anti-harassment policy. This absence will also extend to RSL’s Leagues Cup opener against Atlas on Aug. 1.
Despite the absence of key players, the MLS All-Stars will still face off against top talent from Mexico’s Liga MX in Columbus, Ohio. This matchup promises to be an exciting display of skill and competitiveness, even though some of the league’s brightest stars will be sitting out due to injuries and suspensions. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on July 24, and fans can expect an intense battle between the two rival leagues.
The absence of Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez from the MLS All-Star Game is a significant blow to Inter Miami CF and the league as a whole. However, the show must go on, and fans can look forward to an entertaining match between the MLS All-Stars and their Liga MX counterparts. Despite the setbacks, the game is sure to provide plenty of excitement and dazzling displays of skill from some of the top players in North America.
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