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Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will miss the 2026 MLS All-Star Game as part of a pre-arranged rest period, aligning with FIFAPro regulations that mandate 21 days of recovery after the World Cup.
With three candidates — Larry Berg, David Nathanson and Paraag Marathe — vying for the top post, Major League Soccer faces pivotal choices about its calendar, media deals and player regulations.
The league unveiled a refreshed lineup for the upcoming showcase match in Charlotte, highlighting standout performances from Inter Miami, Vancouver Whitecaps and other clubs.
Inter Miami will face CF Montréal without Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, while Luis Suárez continues his strong form.
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will miss the 2026 MLS All-Star match due to rest after the World Cup, a move permitted by governing bodies and met with criticism from Inter Miami's owner.
Lionel Messi will sit out the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, a decision confirmed by the league that reflects the toll of a demanding World Cup campaign with Argentina.
Major League Soccer has confirmed the latest wave of players set to feature in the 2026 MLS All‑Star Game, adding several key figures to the lineup ahead of the July 29 matchup against LIGA MX All‑Stars in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Lionel Messi will sit out the 2026 MLS All-Star Game without facing suspension, joining Hugo Cuypers, Rodrigo De Paul and Mbekezeli Mbokazi on the sidelines; the league cites World Cup fatigue, and the match will feature stars such as Son Heung‑min, Thomas Müller, Gilberto Mora and Brian Gutiérrez.
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will miss the upcoming MLS All-Star match due to recovery from the World Cup, while the league announces four replacements and clarifies that no disciplinary action will be taken.
The MLS announced that Philip Zinckernagel will represent the league at the 2026 All-Star Game in Charlotte, replacing several unavailable stars and adding his name to the roster for the second consecutive year.
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