Jorge Mas disagrees with MLS’s decision to suspend Messi and warns the sanction could impact the star’s willingness to remain in the league through 2026.

The owner of Inter Miami called Major League Soccer's suspension of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping the All-Star Game a “draconian” punishment. “They don't understand the decision,” owner Jorge Mas said Friday of the one-game suspensions.

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba are “extremely upset” after being suspended for Inter Miami’s home match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday due to their absence from this week’s MLS All-Star Game, according to Miami managing owner Jorge Mas.