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World Soccer Talk on MSNJavier Mascherano speaks out after Messi’s suspension and strongly criticizes MLS decisionInter 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,
Miami boss Javier Mascherano has a theory on Lionel Messi's ban and refereeing decisions against his team in the MLS.
Inter Miami will be without Lionel Messi against FC Cincinnati as the two Eastern Conference rivals go head-to-head.
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.
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.
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Lionel Messi continues to shine in Major League Soccer, delivering another masterclass this weekend with two goals and an assist in Inter Miami’s 1–5 win.
Javier Mascherano has made Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami's objective clear after their elimination from the Club World Cup.
Lionel Messi is “from another planet”, says Javier Mascherano, with the Barcelona and Argentina superstar able to make football look easy with his otherworldly talent.
Despite the absences, Inter Miami held FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw at Chase Stadium on Saturday night. The team also presented new signing Rodrigo De Paul prior to kick off, introducing the World Cup winner and Messi's Argentina teammate to fans.