But manager Javier Mascherano offered a dose of reality about the situation during an interview with Inter Miami reporter José Armando.

It has been a season of highs, and now, Inter Miami has a few sobering lows. After a five-game MLS winning streak and giving fans genuine hope of silverware, reality came crashing down in Cincinnati.

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano suggested MLS wouldn't have suspended Lionel Messi for an away game.

— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 16, 2025 With no announcement made by the club, Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano gave his opinion on the potential arrival of the Argentine midfielder.

As Inter Miami prepares for a crucial clash against Eastern Conference leaders Cincinnati, the lingering question remains: Will Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba be suspended for missing the 2025 MLS ...

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

After his masterclass against the New York Red Bulls, Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano compared Lionel Messi with NBA legend Michael Jordan.

Javier Mascherano has slammed the timing of the MLS All-Star Game as “crazy” with Inter Miami still waiting to hear if Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will be sanctioned for skipping the fixture.

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

Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano questioned the MLS over Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba's All-Star Game fiasco ...