Lionel Messi doesn’t take punishment lightly. Back on the pitch during Inter Miami’s 2–1 win over CF Atlas in the Leagues Cup, the Argentine star delivered two assists — and a clear message to MLS.

ESPN analyst and former LA Galaxy forward Alejandro « Ale » Moreno is warning Major League Soccer to be careful with Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami star was suspended for skipping the 2025 All-Star Game.

Lionel Messi, star of Inter Miami, commented on his recent one-game suspension in MLS after he missed the All-Star Game. Inter Miami come off a hard-fought 2-1 win over Atlas in the Leagues Cup, a match that also marked Lionel Messi’s return to the lineup after serving a one-game suspension.