Ex-MLS Coach Explodes Over Lionel Messi's Suspension: "It's a Joke" originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Inter Miami were handed a harsh reality check ahead of their game against Cincinnati FC, with Major League Soccer confirming a one-match ban for Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba.

Lionel Messi was forced to cop a one match ban from the MLS and, when he returned to play for Inter Miami, confessed that he needed a half before he was up to speed

The future of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami has been somewhat up in the air for a while. Since his arrival in the summer of 2023, it has been quite a ride for the Argentinian superstar over the past two years.