Is Lionel Messi in the MLS All-Star team to face Arsenal? Wayne Rooney’s side set for exciting clash against Gunners

Lionel Messi, the legendary footballer, has confirmed that he will be joining David Beckham’s Inter Miami in the MLS next season. This announcement came after Messi’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired in June. It is a significant signing for the MLS and a major coup for Inter Miami.

Messi’s official unveiling as an Inter Miami player took place last weekend, and fans are eagerly awaiting his debut. There have been discussions about Messi potentially participating in a friendly match between the MLS All-Stars and Arsenal on July 19 in Washington DC. However, it has been confirmed that Messi will not be featuring in this game.

The reason for Messi’s absence from the MLS All-Stars team is that he was not part of the player selection process for this particular fixture. As he has not yet played a game in the USA, he does not qualify as an ‘MLS All-Star’ at this time. There were speculations that MLS Commissioner Don Garber might grant Messi a direct pass to the team, but that has not happened.

The MLS All-Star squad has been finalized, with 12 players voted by fans, 12 selected by Wayne Rooney, and two chosen by Commissioner Garber. Some notable names in the squad include Riqui Puig, a former Barcelona youngster, and Roman Burki, the goalkeeper from Borussia Dortmund.

In conclusion, while Lionel Messi’s move to the MLS is highly anticipated, he will not be facing Arsenal in the MLS All-Star team. The selected players will have the opportunity to showcase their skills against the Gunners, and fans are excited to see how they perform.
The Major League Soccer All-Star team is set for an exciting clash with Arsenal at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on August 1st. The star-studded team boasts the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Carlos Vela, and Wayne Rooney, but one name conspicuously missing from the lineup is Lionel Messi.

Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and his presence would surely make the match an even more exciting affair. However, there has been no indication that he will join the team for this match. Instead, the All-Star team is filled with international stars, including players from MLS clubs in the US and Canada.

The All-Star team boasts an impressive line-up, featuring Rooney and his DC United teammate Paul Arriola, Ibra’s LA Galaxy team-mate Jonathan dos Santos, United’s Luciano Acosta and Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez. Inter Miami’s Rodolfo Pizarro has also been named in the squad, while Chicago Fire attacker Przemyslaw Frankowski is also included.

The match will provide an exciting test for Rooney’s side to prove their mettle against one of Europe’s best sides. It will also serve as a great opportunity for US fans to witness some of the best talent from the region.

Arsenal are one of the most recognizable clubs in Europe, and a win against them would make for an incredible result for the All-Star team. Without Messi, however, it remains to be seen if the All-Star team can pull off an upset.