Lionel Messi will headline the MLS All-Star roster for the first time when the team faces Liga MX’s best at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on July 24.
Messi joined Inter Miami CF in July 2023, narrowly missing out on last year’s All-Star Weekend. Now, he is set to play alongside Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets when debuting at the event.
Both Messi and Suarez are currently playing at the Copa América with Argentina and Uruguay, respectively.
The 30-player roster, which also features Real Salt Lake forward Chicho Arango, Cucho Hernández of the Crew and LA Galaxy playmaker Riqui Puig, was selected through fan, player and media votes, Columbus Crew manager Wilfried Nancy’s selection and two personal picks from MLS commissioner Don Garber.