India, July 19 -- Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba's inclusion in the upcoming 2025 MLS All-Star match has been slammed by Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano, who feels that the players should be resting as its an ongoing regular season. Only two Inter Miami players have been chosen for the match, which is scheduled for July 23 against the best of Liga MX, and the fixture will take place in Austin.

Meanwhile, Alba will also be taking part in the Skills Challenge event, which is a day prior to the match.

Speaking go reporters, Mascherano said, "The players are called up, I would like them to be able to rest but that is not my decision."

"I know how important the All Star [Game] is, and as far as I know there is no decision from the clu...