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On Saturday, Major League Soccer excused Lionel Messi and Rodrigo from next week's Major League Soccer All-Star Game after both represented Argentina in the World Cup final.
This year, the league confirmed pre-arranged exceptions for players reaching the World Cup final, as the tournament paused the Major League Soccer season for a seven-week break, contrasting with 2025 when Messi and Jordi Alba faced suspensions.
Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in last Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey; consequently, Messi and Rodrigo will not face punishments for missing the All-Star game.
Four roster replacements were named Saturday, including Inter Miami midfielder Yannick Bright, as Hugo Cuypers and Mbekezeli Mbokazi will also miss the match.
The Major League Soccer All-Star Game takes place this Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, featuring Los Angeles' Son Heung-min, Thomas Muller, and captain Tim Ream.