Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano has hit out at the MLS for their decision to suspend Lionel Messi following his no-show at the All-Star game last week.

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

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's new head coach Javier Mascherano speaks during an MLS soccer news conference, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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

FORT LAUDERDALE — The first few minutes of Javier Mascherano’s introductory news conference as Inter Miami coach on Tuesday were rough. He was coughing, struggling to get words out and needed ...

Mascherano's hire as Inter Miami head coach only strengthens the notion that this is a club tailor-made for Lionel Messi to shine at. MLS. ... Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano will reunite in Miami.

Sergio Aguero says Lionel Messi has “earned the right” to decide when and where he retires, with exit talk raging at MLS side Inter Miami.