Miami's Messi, Suarez out for MLS All-Star Game
Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi looks on during the Major League Soccer (MLS) match between Inter Miami CF and Colorado Rapids at Chase stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 6, 2024. The Chicago Fire announced a fan credit guarantee on July 19, 2024 that will ensure compensation for ticket buyers if Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is unavailable for their August 31 match. (Photo by Chris ARJOON / AFP)
Argentina star Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Luis
Suarez will miss Wednesday's Major League Soccer All-Star Game with injuries,
the league and team announced Monday.
An updated MLS roster for the match-up against Mexico's Liga MX
All-Stars at Columbus, Ohio, listed Messi and Uruguayan striker Suarez among
those who would not play.
Inter Miami detailed the injuries, with Messi still sidelined
after missing two MLS matches last week with a right ankle injury suffered in
Argentina's Copa America final triumph over Colombia.
"Messi will miss the All-Star Game due to an ankle injury
while Luis Suarez, who recently returned from international duty after over 40
days away from the club, will miss the All-Star Game due to knee
discomfort," Inter Miami said.
It would have been the first MLS All-Star appearance for
37-year-old Messi, who joined Inter Miami last July.
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi, who helped spark Argentina to
the 2022 World Cup title, led Miami to last year's inaugural Leagues Cup crown
in a tournament of MLS and Mexican league squads.
But Miami said Messi's status and that of Suarez remain in doubt
for Saturday's home match against Mexico's Puebla, Inter's first step in
defending the Leagues Cup title.
The availability of Messi and Suarez will be determined by their
"daily recovery process" according to the team statement.
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