Messi and Jordi Alba were disciplined by MLS commissioner Don Garber for skipping the All-Star Game, causing them to miss a marquee matchup against first-place FC Cincinnati on Saturday, July 26.

HARRISON, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami looks on during the second half against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Harrison, New Jersey.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play a decisive Game 3 in the first-round of the MLS Cup playoffs against Nashville SC. Messi scored a goal in the 90 th minute, but Inter Miami fell 2-1 to Nashville ...

Lionel Messi will not be on the pitch this Saturday, July 26, when Inter Miami faces FC Cincinnati — and the reason is sparking backlash across the soccer world and opening up the doors for a ...

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against Nashville SC in the first half of their MLS match at Chase Stadium on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.