Heartbreak strikes the Herons! Lionel Messi's shocking injury in Inter Miami's intense Leagues Cup battle against Necaxa has plunged the entire camp into gloom, with teammate Jordi Alba revealing they're "very sad"
Messi has skyrocketed the profile of MLS, but his bold choice to ditch the All-Star Game might unleash shockwaves that echo through the league for years to come
Per MLS rules, any player who does not participate in the All-Star Game without prior approval is ineligible for the next match
Garber declined to address any potential suspension for the Miami star duo, pointing to Inter Miami's recent matchload
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is not on the final MLS All-Star Game roster, sparking reaction across social media
Neither Messi or Alba participated in his week's All-Star training sessions, and both have been left off the final MLS game roster
Messi and Alba missed two mandatory training sessions for the MLS All-Star team, with some MLS players surprised by their absence
The Argentine star showcased his extraordinary vision with a brilliant assist to left-back Jordi Alba, helping the Herons level the score at 1-1
Alba and Messi were selected to participate in next week's match, where the MLS All-Stars take on the Liga MX All-Stars
