Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has lambasted MLS for their decision to ban Lionel Messi after his absence at the All-Star game last week. The Argentine forward was not present as Inter Miami ended up in a goalless draw against FC Cincinnati in the MLS on Saturday, July 27.

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 earned a valuable draw against Cincinnati despite missing both Messi and Alba, turning to Luis Suárez to lead the attack. It was a marked improvement from their previous encounter a few weeks ago, when they lost 3-0 on the road. Head coach Mascherano acknowledged the team’s effort and missed chances.

Inter Miami will be without Lionel Messi against FC Cincinnati as the two Eastern Conference rivals go head-to-head.

Inter Miami will have a week off until their next MLS game, which is on July 26 at Chase Stadium. The Herons are still in the battle for the top positions in the Eastern Conference and the Supporters Shield table.

Javier Mascherano has rubbished rumours that the Argentina squad had moved to depose coach Jorge Sampaoli from his position ahead of a crucial World Cup match.

Javier Mascherano has made Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami's objective clear after their elimination from the Club World Cup.

Javier Mascherano opened the door and welcomed him in. “It was supposed to be a quick, clandestine meeting but Rafa was there about two and a half hours,” a member of the Spaniard’s backroom ...

Lionel Messi is “from another planet”, says Javier Mascherano, with the Barcelona and Argentina superstar able to make football look easy with his otherworldly talent.