Franco Panizo

Yet the point still stands: Rules are rules. #InterMiamiCF #Messi

✍️ Officially official: Rodrigo De Paul signs with Inter Miami — adding another big name, a needed tireless motor, and even more experience. An MLS roster with Messi, Suarez, Busquets, Alba, and De Paul? That’s crazy. #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵

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🚨 Today’s news = an Emergency Pod tonight! 🧙‍♂️ El Mago @sgevans joins me for an impromptu Friday episode of the @MIATotalFutbol Radio Show — going live at 8:15 pm ET! We will dissect Leo Messi’s suspension, Jorge Mas’ comments, and more. Join us then! #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵

One last thing: Lionel Messi came to MLS for his family, a more peaceful life, and a heck load of money. There’s a trade-off for all of that — like silly All Star Games and quirky rules that can equate to suspensions. He chose this. #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami knew the consequences of him not being at the MLS All-Star Game. They chose for him to skip it anyway. That cornered MLS into a tough position. No one to blame but themselves. #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵

Rodrigo de Paul’s move to MLS — while not yet announced by Inter Miami — is official. Atletico Madrid announces De Paul’s departure and new team. #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵

🗣️Full quote (in video below) from Jorge Mas when I asked whether this suspension from MLS could impact Lionel Messi re-signing: “Will it have an impact initially and in the player’s perception of how league rules work, etc? “Absolutely. No doubt.” #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵 #MLS

One of the most insightful lines from Jorge Mas’ press conference today was regarding Lionel Messi’s lack of load management: “Load management is on Lionel Messi. “Logic would tell you we would love him to sit with big leads. It’s not going to happen.” #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵

🗣️ I asked Jorge Mas if he thinks this could impact Lionel #Messi𓃵’s decision to sign new deal with #InterMiamiCF and #MLS: “Leo’s extremely upset. I’m hopeful it doesn’t have an impact long-term. “Will it have an impact on his perception on the league & its rules? No doubt.”

Jorge Mas on the lack of load management for Lionel Messi: “If Lionel plays, he plays 90-plus. If he doesn’t play 90, then he is injured.” #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵

Jorge Mas on Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba’s reactions to being suspended by MLS for Missing the All Star Game: “Their reaction was as expected. It was not a positive reaction. They want to play and compete and win games. “…They were extremely upset.” #InterMiamiCF #Messi

Jorge Mas continues on MLS’s All Star Game rule: “I think the punishment for the rule is draconian.” #InterMiamiCF #Messi

🗣️ Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas starts his impromptu press conference: “The decision to have Messi and Alba sit was made by the club. “There’s a rule in place, but it’s a bad rule.” #InterMiamiCF #Messi

🚨 Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has called for an impromptu press conference with media. 🗣️ We will soon hear his thoughts on MLS’s decision to uphold the one-game suspensions for Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba. #InterMiamiCF #Messi

MLS commissioner Don Garber’s prepared statement on the suspensions of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba: #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵

💣 Well I will be damned… MLS grabs its cajones and upholds its one-game suspension of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for missing the MLS All Star Game. Messi and Alba are OUT for tomorrow’s home game vs FC Cincinnati. #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵

You know why this has been so messy? Because MLS didn’t get come out beforehand to state any rule changes. Same thing last year with not announcing Club World Cup berth until after Inter Miami won Supporters’ shield. Right or wrong, perceived favoritism. #InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵