Inter 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,

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano criticized MLS' decision to suspend Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for Saturday's 0-0 draw at home against FC Cincinnati for failing to participate in the All-Star Game, questioning whether the same ruling would have been made if Miami had instead been playing a road game.

Inter Miami played FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw without the suspended Lionel Messi on Saturday night. Messi was not available after he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping the All-Star game. Messi was still in attendance on Saturday, watching from a suite at Chase Stadium.

Inter Miami return to Leagues Cup action this week looking to win the competition for a second time in three years.

Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano gave the fans an update about the negotiations with Rodrigo De Paul. originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Head coach Javier Mascherano described Inter Miami’s first half against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last-16 tie as a “bloodbath”. The MLS club were outclassed by Europe’s ...