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Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas says Messi is ‘extremely upset’ about MLS suspension

Lionel Messi has been suspended for one game after sitting out the MLS All-Star Game without prior approval, the league said on Friday.

The Inter Miami forward and his teammate, Jordi Alba, did not compete on Wednesday despite not being injured, even though they were included in the All-Star roster.

Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas described both players as "consummate professionals" who were "extremely upset" about the suspensions.

Messi upset about MLS ban

Inter Miami haven’t been informed on sanctions to Messi and Alba for skipping MLS All-Star Game

UPDATE: Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba HAVE been suspended one game for snubbing the All-Star Game.

Live soccer games set to be prescribed by doctors to fight depression in England

Watching live soccer games is set to be prescribed by doctors in an effort to combat depression and loneliness in England, reports The Independent.

National League side Forest Green Rovers are prepared to not only have fans attending their home games next season but also patients.

Soccer games prescribed by doctors

LAFC eyeing up their next superstar signing: Tottenham’s Son Heung-min

Los Angeles FC are pursuing Tottenham Hotspur star forward Heung-Min Son, multiple outlets are reporting.

Spurs are considering an offer of $20.3 million from the MLS club, according to The Sun, based in the United Kingdom.

Son to LAFC rumors

Lionel Messi OUT for 2025 MLS All-Star Game after being absent for training and media day

UPDATE: Lionel Messi is ABSENT from the updated MLS All-Star roster and WON'T play in Wednesday's game.

Lionel Messi’s absence for the MLS All-Star training day has many fans worried that the Inter Miami star could miss Wednesday’s clash with the Liga MX All-Stars on Wednesday at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Introducing Denver Summit FC: The NWSL’s 16th team set to begin playing in 2026

Colorado's NWSL expansion franchise was officially introduced as Denver Summit FC on Tuesday.

The league's 16th team unveiled its name, crest, colors and branding ahead of its 2026 debut.

Denver Summit FC NWSL

Argentina to allow away fans to attend league games for first time in 12 years

BUENOS AIRES — Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday.

The ban, imposed in 2013 following violent incidents, including the death of a spectator, has now been lifted as part of a staged reintroduction ahead of the next round of fixtures in the current league campaign.

Argentina away fans allowed to return

Megan Rapinoe DISSED at 2025 ESPYS, Alex Morgan wins Icon award

The 2025 ESPYS generated plenty of conversation including in the soccer realm with several big moments. The Megan Rapinoe ESPYS diss by comedian Shane Gillis went viral while two other American players took home awards.

Megan Rapinoe ESPYS diss

Gillis’ comments about former United States women’s national team star Rapinoe caught the attention of many fans. During the comedian’s opening monologue he joked that he was happy the retired soccer icon wasn’t in attendance.

RUMOR: United States men’s national team ticket prices could drop significantly for October friendlies

One of the biggest gripes United States men’s national team fans have about attending games is the high ticket prices. That could be changing this fall with a report from Eric Goodman of the Austin Chronicle that tickets for the USA’s friendly vs. Ecuador in Austin, Texas, could have tickets for as low as $35.

USMNT ticket prices dropping?

Malik Tillman’s move to Leverkusen makes him second-most expensive USMNT transfer ever

The list of the most expensive USMNT transfers looks a little different following Malik Tillman’s €35 million ($41 million) move from PSV to Bayer Leverkusen. The news of the transfer was reported on Saturday.

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