Messi and Alba were Inter Miami's All-Star selections, but per MLS, they will not take part in the game set to be played on Wednesday in Austin, Texas.

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.

Inter Miami have responded harshly to the controversial suspension of their players Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba. The Herons players were suspended for one match for not playing in