Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not play in Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game, which means they may not be allowed to take the field for their club's next match either.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as MLS Power Rankings: Seattle Sounders, Inter Miami Take Big Steps After Matchday 26 . If there’s anything true about MLS, it’s that El Tráfico never disappoints and you must expect the unexpected.

Inter Miami, who are aiming to win their maiden MLS Cup title, are also prioritising bagging the Leagues Cup this year, a title the club won in 2023 soon after Lionel Messi signed for the Herons. The World Cup-winning Argentina captain starred with a brace on Saturday as the David Beckham-owned side beat New York Red Bulls 5-1 in a MLS clash away from home.

A brilliant team move ends with Messi getting, yes, another brace in an MLS game. It's a collapse at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Zaha steps up and cuts back to Pep Biel at the top of the box who makes no mistake.

New York Red Bulls take on Inter Miami CF in a 2025 MLS regular season game. Get all the details on when, where, and how to catch this must-watch game live in the USA.

Welcome back to another live blog covering all the midweek action across MLS.Once again, much of the talk will be surrounding Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, with a key clash versus FC Cincinnati

The ESPN analyst has provided insight on the significance behind the Herons’ pursuit of the Atletico star, framing it as a bigger move for Messi

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