Inter Miami's Messi and Alba Suspended Amid Controversy
ESPN FC’s Stevie Nicol criticized MLS for suspending Lionel Messi over missing the All-Star Game without prior approval, arguing it undermines Messi’s contributions to the league and highlights MLS's inconsistent rule enforcement. Nicol sees the suspension as a self-inflicted mistake that damages MLS's global reputation and questions the league's integrity in rule management.