In a press conference on Friday, Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said the decision for Messi and Alba not to play in the All-Star exhibition match was made by the club.

Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas vigorously defended stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for missing Wednesday’s All-Star Game and said the league rule requiring a suspension for missing the exhibition needs...

However, MLS' Dan Courtemanche said Mascherano is incorrect and that the status of the two players is still being determined.