When expectations are being built before the All-Star in Austin in Texas 2025 Mls, the conversation is dominated by one question: Will Lionel Messi finally debut the long-awaited debut in the annual show?
The Argentine icon was forced to sit last year’s edition due to injury suffered during the final Copa Amrica. This year it was supposed to be different – the celebration of his presence in Major League football, and Messi is expected to lead the star side of MLS against the best of the Mexican League MX. Yet, two days before the excavation, they doubt they persist.
Messi and his Inter Miami team colleague Jordi albums were during the training sessions on Monday and Tuesday at the most modern performance center St. David on Mondays and Tuesdays on Mondays and Tuesdays. Of the 30 players named in MLS Squad, 28 reported to service, including marquis names such as Mexico International Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano and Vancouver Whitecaps striker Brian White.
The absence of two former star Barcelona was not unnoticed – even among their colleagues All -Stars.
“I know they’re on the list and I don’t know if they’re coming today or tomorrow,” said New England Revolution Carles Gil. “Hopefully they can join like everyone else. With only two training days it’s difficult to build chemistry.”
Real Salt Lake and the United States The United States has shared similar ideas.
“I’m surprised? Maybe a little because they were named in the group. But they have their own individual situations,” Luna said. “The only great thing is that they could arrive tomorrow and we play together and have fun.”
On Tuesday evening there was no official word from MLS or Inter Miami. Although from entering MLS in 2023, he sometimes fought with fitness, Messi performed in every minute of the last 19 Inter Miami matches across all competitions – a sign that it was a match.
However, the League rules stipulate that every player missing all-star, without a credible injury, could face a single match-Potential wound for Inter Miami before their weekend accessories against FC Cincinnati.
“Leo is more for the league for his club,” said manager Austin FC and coach MLS All-Star Nico Estevez on Monday when he speaks Spanish. “I simply train and direct the players they give me. But I hope yes – because having the best player in history is important for everyone. I’m always optimistic. Why not? I hope it can be here.”
If Messi is taken to the playground, it would be a milestone for MLS All-Star. The concept, the exhibition in the middle of the season among hand -selected talents, is largely unknown for football fans outside North America. This year, 14 of the 30 MLS all -Stars come outside the United States, Canada and Mexico – a reflection of the growing international profile of the league.
Among them is the English striker Sam Surridge of Nashville SC, who enters the level of Messi match at the top of MLS scoring charts, each with 18 goals.
“It’s very unique,” Surridge said about this experience. “You have to play with some really good players. Training on Monday was brilliant – to get to know some boys, some familiar faces, but also to meet people I didn’t know. Everyone connects for this week. Then he’s back to business.”
The 2025 match is the 29th edition of the All -Star Game – the event 2020 was canceled due to pandemia – and the fourth, when the MLS and MX League was used. MLS won two of the previous three meetings, although the MX league received 4-1 winners last year.
Among those who return to the MX All-Stars League are Tigres Uanl’s Juan Brunett, who scored and was named the most valuable player in 2024.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
23 July 2025
