Did Major League Soccer cut off its nose to spite its face when it suspended Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi? It's certainly a possibility. The league

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,

You wouldn’t need to think too hard to make a headline about Lionel Messi. After all, MLS commissioner Don Garber put it perfectly. “I mean, he is Michael Jackson meeting Taylor Swift—and he’s playing in our league.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo aren’t just two of the greatest soccer players of all time; they’re also two of the wealthiest athletes on the planet. Both have amassed incredible fortunes, and their lavish lifestyles reflect their immense success.

If MLS really wants its stars to treat the All-Star Game seriously, then it needs to treat scheduling just as seriously.

Los Angeles FC have reportedly made an offer to a Premier League forward to join Major League Soccer, potentially following the path paved by Lionel Messi. When Lionel Messi announced in July 2023 that he had signed with Inter Miami,

With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both in the twilight of their careers, they are compensated handsomely for their global visibility and attraction.

Since Lionel Messi arrived in the MLS, the soccer landscape in the United States has transformed into a thriving, growing ecosystem. Thanks to him, the League’s revenue from sponsorships increased by 18%. The MLB pales in comparison with only a 16% hike.