Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano took issue with Major League Soccer's decision to suspend both Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati after the pair sat out the MLS All-Star Game without getting prior approval to do so.

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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba were suspended by Major League Soccer for skipping its All-Star Game,

League rules state that any player who does not participate in the All-Star Game without prior approval from the league is ineligible to compete in his club's next match, forcing Messi and Alba to the sidelines.