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UNCOVERED: Lionel messi decision for 2025 mls all star game revealed - The Untold Story

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Lionel Messi won't be at the 2025 MLS All-Star Game. | IMAGO/Xinhua

Just seven hours ahead of the 2025 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, Lionel Messi has been removed from the final roster in a major blow to interest and intrigue.

Question marks about Messi’s inclusion started to come up amid concerns after he wasn’t included in training photos, nor present at the All-Star Skills Challenge. MLS confirmed to Sports Illustrated that both Messi and Jordi Alba aren't on the gameday roster.

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