'Terrible look for Major League Soccer' – Social media reacts to Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba skipping league's All-Star Game

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is not on the final MLS All-Star Game roster, sparking reaction across social media

  • Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba not on final MLS roster
  • MLS supporters divided between tickets, load management
  • Social media reacts to the Argentine’s decision

'Terrible look for Major League Soccer' - Social media reacts to Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba skipping league's All-Star Game'Terrible look for Major League Soccer' - Social media reacts to Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba skipping league's All-Star Game'Terrible look for Major League Soccer' - Social media reacts to Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba skipping league's All-Star Game

Lionel Messi’s decision to skip the 2025 MLS All-Star Game despite being voted into the lineup triggered reaction across social media. The Argentine wasn’t the only one, as Miami teammate Jordi Alba is also skipping the event.

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The 29th edition of the MLS All-Star Game will be played Wednesday night in Austin, Texas, with top MLS players taking on .