Messi dominated out of MLS All-Star sport with ankle damage

Lionel Messi will miss the annual MLS All-Star sport in Columbus on Wednesday attributable to his ongoing ankle damage, MLS has confirmed.

The Argentina captain sustained the damage throughout his nation’s Copa America remaining victory over Colombia on July 14.

Messi subsequently left the pitch in tears, and watched from the dugout as substitute Lautaro Martinez struck an extra-time winner in Miami.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was anticipated to be a part of the annual conflict between an MLS XI and Liga MX XI.

Nonetheless, he was listed as unavailable on the MLS web site together with fellow Inter Miami ahead Luis Suarez, although their team-mates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets are each included.

The likes of Hugo Lloris, Christian Benteke and Federico Bernadeschi additionally characteristic within the MLS roster, whereas Andre-Pierre Gignac and Salomon Rondon will characteristic for the Liga MX All-Stars.