FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano criticized MLS' decision to suspend Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for Saturday's 0-0 draw at home against FC Cincinnati for failing to participate in the All-Star Game, questioning whether the same ruling would have been made if Miami had instead been playing a road game.

League rules state that any player who does not participate in the All-Star Game without prior approval from the league is ineligible to compete in his club's next match, forcing Messi and Alba to the sidelines.

"I have an opinion on what happened but I didn't come here to criticize MLS or change the rule. We didn't adapt to what happened, beyond the fact that I don't agree with the decision -- I don't agree with it at all -- but, well, we've ad

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