Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba suspended by MLS for skipping All-Star game

  • Messi, Alba miss All-Star Game without league OK

  • MLS suspends both for Inter Miami’s next match

  • Garber says policy review may come after decision

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba have been suspended from their next club match after missing Wednesday’s MLS All-Star Game against Mexico’s Liga MX.

Messi’s club coach Javier Mascherano told reporters on Friday the Argentinian World Cup winner had sat out the showpiece due to fatigue, while Alba is believed to have sustained a knock in their previous MLS fixture.

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