Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano criticized Major League Soccer's decision to suspend Lionel Messi for skipping the All-Star Game.

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano addressed the controversial suspensions handed to Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for missing the MLS All-Star Game. While both players were left out of the showcase due to fatigue and fixture congestion,

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano has hit out at the MLS for their decision to suspend Lionel Messi following his no-show at the All-Star game last week.

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Inter Miami earned a valuable draw against Cincinnati despite missing both Messi and Alba, turning to Luis Suárez to lead the attack. It was a marked improvement from their previous encounter a few weeks ago, when they lost 3-0 on the road. Head coach Mascherano acknowledged the team’s effort and missed chances.

Inter Miami will be without Lionel Messi against FC Cincinnati as the two Eastern Conference rivals go head-to-head.

Javier Mascherano, who was Messi's teammate with Barcelona and Argentina's national team, was hired after a brisk search that only took a few days to complete.

Javier Mascherano has rubbished rumours that the Argentina squad had moved to depose coach Jorge Sampaoli from his position ahead of a crucial World Cup match.

Inter Miami will have a week off until their next MLS game, which is on July 26 at Chase Stadium. The Herons are still in the battle for the top positions in the Eastern Conference and the Supporters Shield table.