Messi's potential absence could lead to him receiving a one-game suspension for Inter Miami in accordance with MLS rules. A similar situation arose for Zlatan Ibrahimovic back in 2018, during his time at LA Galaxy. The Swedish star prioritised club matches over that year's MLS All-Stars game and had to serve a ban in their next league clash.

MLS All-Star Game is here, and they will take on the Liga MX All-Stars for the fourth time. Last year, the Liga MX All-Stars had their first win

Lionel Messi has been sensational throughout the 2025 Major League Soccer season, but his presence in the All-Star game is now suddenly in question.

The soccer star's Stanley 1913 collection includes tumblers and water bottles in an electric blue and gold colorway inspired by the Argentine flag