'Terrible look for Major League Soccer' – Social media reacts to Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba skipping league's All-Star Game
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is not on the final MLS All-Star Game roster, sparking reaction across social media
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Inter Miami duo of Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba will not play in 2025 MLS All-Star Game as league confirms neither are on final roster
Neither Messi or Alba participated in his week's All-Star training sessions, and both have been left off the final MLS game roster
'Don't think Messi should play' – Analyst Shaka Hislop urges Inter Miami main man Leo Messi to skip 2025 MLS All-Star Game, argues 'more rest he can get, the better'
Neither Messi or teammate Jordi Alba participated in his week's All-Star training sessions, and their game status is uncertain
'Think almost All-Star' – Orlando City SC, USMNT defender Alex Freeman on whether MLS ASG is better than NFL Pro Bowl
Freeman's father was named to the Pro Bowl after leading the NFL in receiving yards in 1998 with Green Bay
'Decision for him to make' – Club America star Alejandro Zendejas discusses lack of USMNT call ups from Mauricio Pochettino, possibility of joining MLS
Despite winning almost nearly accolade in Liga MX, Zendejas stressed that he's happy at Las Águilas
Uniting MLS: Players Embrace the Evolving All-Star Game as an Enduring American Tradition
ASGs may have dimmed in glamour, but for MLS All-Stars, earning that spot still ignites fierce pride and unlocks thrilling opportunities
Reviving a Cherished Tradition: MLS Elevates Goalie Wars to All-Star Spectacle
MLS has revived this iconic tradition, injecting it back into the heart of the All-Star Game excitement!
Recalling the Inaugural MLS All-Star Game: A Patriotic Spectacle in 1996 Featuring Alexi Lalas and the Brazil National Team
Ahead of this week's thrilling midsummer showdown, BALLGM takes a nostalgic dive back 30 years to the groundbreaking first MLS All-Star Game in New Jersey
Lionel Messi to Como?! Cesc Fabregas explains why Inter Miami star's wife Antonela Roccuzzo attended friendly as ex-Barcelona star reveals team-mate stayed with him in Italy
Speculation about Lionel Messi’s future surged after Antonela Roccuzzo, was seen at Como’s pre-season game, raising questions about star’s next move.