Leo Messi “Extremely upset” and “very, very angry” with mls

Lionel Messi is furious with MLS for having stopped him as a punishment for the missing of the All-Star game on Wednesday, which may have a « long-term impact, » the Inter Miami Horge Mas co-owner warned.

The eight-time winner of the D’Oor Messi balloon, who is the highest-ranking league player, has been banned with teammate and colleague icon of Barcelona Jordi Alba for the potentially decisive Miami’s home match against Suns in a decision described by MLS Commissioner Don Garber as « very, very, »

« Leo Messi is extremely upset, » Mas said through a journalist Gilem BalagWho is Messi’s biographer. « I hope it doesn’t affect the long -term.

« He is very, very angry, but we must unite as a whole. We are against the world and this must be reflected in our presentation in the second half of the year. »

Why is Lionel Messi stopped?

MLS should allow players to miss the game-which their team won 3-1 against the All-Star team from the Mexican top flight Liga MX for reasons as injuries.

Miami manager Javier Mascherano said Wideman Alba suffered a blow, but Messi suffers from « discomfort » rather than an injury.

« Will he have an impact on his perception of the League and her rules? Undoubtedly, » Mas said.

« Lionel is different from everyone else. He wants to participate in competitive matches. »

Messi Suspension: What did MLS say?

Speaking after the announcement of the suspension on Friday, Garber said the league has no choice as a rule that players who skip the match without permission receive a ban on a game.

Miami’s mascot and their protected player of the year in 2024 have already been excluded from a rematch against the only opponents who have defeated the chatons in their last eight games in the League, spanning more than two months.

« Unfortunately, we have a long-standing policy regarding the participation in the All-Star game and we had to impose it, » Garber said through Miami HeraldS

« It was a very difficult solution. It said we would look hard to look at the policy moving forward. I am committed to working with our players to determine how the rule should develop.

« I know Lionel Messi loves this league. I don’t think there is a player – or someone – who has done more for the basic league football than Messi.

« I fully understand, respect and admire his commitment to Inter Miami and respect his decision. »

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba Miss Mls All-Star Game

Speaking before the stopping is announced, Miami Javier Mascheno’s manager described the time of MLS All-Star Game – Which required Messi and Alba to make a round trip more than 2200 miles to Austin, Texas – like « crazy ».

« If they want to do this type of events, it’s great to do it, » he said, adding that there is « not enough rest » for the players.

« This is great for the league (but it) should not be (on) date in (regular) schedule. This is crazy. We have played four of the last five games.

« We have played practically every three days. The first thing we need to think about is that football belongs to players. And if football belongs to players without players, it does not exist. »

Lionel Messi prohibited against Cincinnati

At the age of 38, Messi played every minute in 22 of the last 23 Miami games in all competitions, scoring at least two goals in six of his last seven MLS matches, including a five -straight mileage.

Messi and Alba returned to training on Friday and were expected to be in the opening side of Miami against Cincinnati, who were seven points ahead of them.

Miami has three matches in his hand because of her participation in the FIFA World Cup in 2025 in June.

The winners of SHIELD supporters last season played five matches in 14 days since July 5, including a 3-0 defeat in Cincinnati on July 16, the only game on the road that Messi did not score.

How to watch Inter Miami V Cincinnati: Live Stream, TV channel

The beginning of Saturday is at 19:15 et (16:15 pt on Saturday / 00:15 BST on Sunday), with live coverage available through MLS Season Pass on on on on Apple TV+S

In the US subscription costs $ 14.99 a month or $ 69 a season. Existing Apple TV+ subscribers pay $ 12.99 a month or $ 59 a season.

Lionel Messi Stats

Messi is the reign Mls MVP, without a league player, exceeds 18 goals before the last round of matches.

He recovered from the defeat in Cincinnati, scoring twice and setting another goal in their 5-1 win in New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Miami are fifth in the Eastern Conference after scoring 10 more goals than Cincinnati and seven more than any other country this season.

Contract for Lionel Messi, salary

Mess He remains the highest-ranking player in the world with Cristiano Ronaldo and has an optional extra year in his contract in Miami.

Speaking with Mark After Messi’s arrival was first announced in July 2023, Mas said the four -time Champions League winner would earn up to $ 60 million a year.

Messi’s estimated salary of up to $ 20.4 million is significantly more than any other player in the United States and is increasing greatly, holding his own capital at the club and payments from the TV operators of the Apple league.

The sports great talks about his happiness in Miami and hinted that he would sign the contract extension.

Lionel Messi Inter Miami Record

The club was formed by a group, including former England captain David Beckham in 2018 and made Messi one of the most prestigious Mls Signatures of all time five years later, winning his first trophy with the help of the eight-time winner of Ballon d’Or and Uruuguay of all time goalscorer Louis Suarez when they triumphed in the League Cup in 2023.

In his first full-time campaign with the club, Messi is average for MLS-Record’s goal contributions 2.18 for 90 minutes in 2024 to help Miami win his first shield to his supporters.

He has 24 goals and eight assists in 29 participations in all competitions in 2025, with the former Argentina Mascherano midfielder as a boss before the start of the season.