Messi, Javier Mascherano and Jordi Alba
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Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano criticized Major League Soccer's decision to suspend Lionel Messi for skipping the All-Star Game.
Despite the absences, Inter Miami held FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw at Chase Stadium on Saturday night. The team also presented new signing Rodrigo De Paul prior to kick off, introducing the World Cup winner and Messi's Argentina teammate to fans.
Mascherano also strongly believes the suspension wouldn't have happened if Inter Miami played on the road instead of at home. "I don’t like to speak about other people’s decis
Inter Miami will have a week off until their next MLS game, which is on July 26 at Chase Stadium. The Herons are still in the battle for the top positions in the Eastern Conference and the Supporters Shield table.
Javier Mascherano has slammed the timing of the MLS All-Star Game as “crazy” with Inter Miami still waiting to hear if Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will be sanctioned for skipping the fixture.
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