Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are set to disappoint their fans after MLS confirmed their unavailability for the league’s All-Star Game later this week. Both players from Inter Miami are currently nursing their respective injuries.
Messi’s ankle injury will make the football prodigy miss his first chance to make a statement in a MLS All-Star Game. Similarly, his teammate Suarez is experiencing discomfort in his right knee due to his osteoarthrosis. Their absence might make it hard for the MLS All-Star team to defeat their opponents, the Liga MX All-Stars.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez Will Not Participate In The 2024 MLS All-Star Game
Lionel Messi will not be available to play in this year’s MLS All-Star Game, which would have been his debut in the league’s annual all-star match. The 37-year-old Argentine superstar, who joined Inter Miami in July 2023, is tendering a ligament injury in his right ankle, which he sustained during the Copa America final on July 14. Lionel Messi was substituted out of the match in the 66th minute. The Argentinians defeated the Colombians 1-0, thanks to Lautaro Martinez’s goal in the 112th minute.
Another superstar who will not participate in the 2024 Major League Soccer All-Star Game is fellow Inter Miami star Luis Suárez. As his football club shared, the 37-year-old Uruguayan striker is experiencing some knee discomfort. Inter Miami is determined to make sure Suarez rests as much as possible. However, the Herons pro footballer showed up for Inter Miami against Chicago Fire, winning 2 to 1.
Messi will miss the All-Star Game due to an ankle injury, while Luis Suarez, who recently returned from international duty after more than 40 days away from the club, will miss the All-Star Game because of knee discomfort. – Inter Miami.
This is not the first time Lionel Messi will be missing out on Inter Miami matches. The forward missed his teammates gaining victory over Toronto FC on Wednesday and the Chicago Fire on Saturday. According to Inter Miami, the club will monitor the progress of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s recovery daily. They can participate in Inter Miami’s home match against Puebla if their injuries heal well.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are some of the biggest names in the Major League Soccer. Messi has netted 12 goals and assisted 13 times in 12 matches, becoming the fastest player contributing to 25 goals in a single league campaign. On the other hand, Suarez has scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 18 appearances. The absence of both superstars might cause the All-Star game to have a low turnout.
Busquets, Alba To Participate, Arango To Miss Out On MLS All-Star Game
Inter Miami players Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba are set to play in the All-Star Game on July 24 (8 pm EST). The list of players missing the MLS star-studded match grows longer as Cristian Arango is also confirmed to miss the game. The 29-year-old Colombian violated MLS’ anti-harassment policy and is suspended from the next four games in Major League Soccer. He will also miss out on his club’s home Leagues Cup owner match against Atlas on August 1.
The forward from Real Salt Lake is the league’s highest scorer with 17 goals and 11 assists. He is currently tied for the player in Real Salt Lake with the most goals in a single season with Alvaro Saborio.
All You Need To Know About The MLS All-Star Week 2024
Sponsored by Target, this year’s MLS All-Star Week is in Columbus, Ohio. The MLS All-Stars will take on the Liga MX All-Stars in this epic showdown on July 24 at Lower.com Field. Another event fans can look forward to is the All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T. Ten stars from both participating teams will participate in what has been dubbed the “ultimate test of skill.” There is also a concert, a free festival for all age groups, several fan experiences, and community-based activities. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.
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