Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano confirmed that Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba did not face sanctions for missing the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night.

Lionel Messi will miss the Major League Soccer All-Star Game against Liga MX on Wednesday night. Messi’s teammate at Inter Miami, Jordi Alba, will also miss the game.

Lionel Messi was absent in the MLS All-Star Game, and Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano delivered an update on the legend's status. Lionel Messi’s last-minute absence from the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday raised questions about whether the Inter Miami star was dealing with an injury or had simply opted out.