Fort Lauderdel, Fla. , Inter -mentor Head coach Xavier Masterano criticized MLS’s decision to suspend Lionel Messi And Jordan alba For Saturday’s home match FC Cincinnati To fail to participate in the all-star game, the same verdict would have been pronounced if the question was playing a road game instead of Miami.
The League rules stated that any player who does not participate in the all-star game without prior approval from the league is disqualified to compete in the next match of his club, forcing Messi and Alba to the sideline.
“I have an opinion what happened but I did not come here to criticize Of mls Or change the rules. We were not favorable to the fact that I do not agree with the fact that I do not agree with this decision – but, okay, we have adapted, “Masterano said.
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“Now I have a question: what happened if today’s game was a distant game? Was it prevented by Leo to play? Because no one complains to fill the stadiums and earn money, no one complains, right? It is right? The thing is that this game was at home. I will leave you.”
Prior to the All-Star game, MLS Commissioner Don Garber admitted that Inter Miami was suffering from a crowded schedule, which saw the team playing four games in the FIFA club World Cup, while Alba was hurt after the game. New York Red Bulls On July 19, yet, the League chose to maintain the rule.
“I feel strange that one day they say one thing and the next day they make a completely different decision,” Masterano said. “Because we all heard what was said, that it was understood, he was playing while looking at the number of sports. We did not ask it to be handled in different ways.”
Mantrano’s comments follow Inter Miami’s co-owner Zoroz month, who did on Friday The decision is called “Dracian” And said that Messi was “very upset.”
Despite the absences, Inter Miami put FC Cincinnati for one 0-0 draw On Saturday night at Chess Stadium. Team also presented new signatures Rodrigo de Paul Before kick off, presenting the World Cup winner and Messi’s Argentina team partner to fans.
“Rodrigo de Paul’s signature is clearly another historical signature, a new historical signature for this club. He is a world champion, in his current era, 31, in his head, in his head,” Masterano said.
“I think it speaks for the ambition of this club, to continue to grow as a club, to continue adding value to this league, even if it is often abused. Well, the club continues to invest, continues to try to increase the value of the team, and above, I hope that he helps us in this new phase.”
Inter Miami will now prepare to debut in 2025 edition of League Cup on Wednesday Leiga MX Team Atlas.
