Jordi Alba

In the high-stakes world of professional soccer, the obsession with relentless competition often overshadows the fundamental necessity of rest and recovery. Inter Miami’s head coach, Javier Mascherano, highlights this tension vividly when expressing a preference for Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba to skip the 2025 MLS All-Star Game. His stance underscores a critical insight: even
Major League Soccer’s (MLS) playoff structure has come under intense scrutiny following Inter Miami’s recent exit from the postseason. The team’s veteran defender, Jordi Alba, did not hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction with the current format, labeling it “unfair.” This commentary came after Inter Miami faced Atlanta United in a thrilling third match of
Inter Miami’s triumph in clinching the Supporters’ Shield was not solely the result of Lionel Messi’s stardom or the presence of other football legends. While Messi’s contributions were undeniably significant, the narrative of the team’s success inevitably pivots towards the supporting cast, whose efforts often go unnoticed in the shadow of marquee names. Jorge Mas,