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Cincinnati’s Miles Robinson scored a header (90’+3’), but appeared to hit Inter Miami defender Noah Allen in the head during the score. The play was ruled a foul on the field, and VAR wasn’t enough to overturn it to a goal.
It took controversial calls and some tense moments, but neither Inter Miami nor FC Cincinnati were able to find the back of the net on Saturday night, ending the MLS Eastern Conference heavyweight clash with a scoreless draw.
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano took issue with Major League Soccer's decision to suspend both Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati after the pair sat out the MLS All-Star Game without getting prior approval to do so.
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano criticized Major League Soccer's decision to suspend Lionel Messi for skipping the All-Star Game.
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World Soccer Talk on MSNJavier Mascherano speaks out after Messi’s suspension and strongly criticizes MLS decisionInter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano addressed the controversial suspensions handed to Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for missing the MLS All-Star Game. While both players were left out of the showcase due to fatigue and fixture congestion,
Evander set a record in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, lifting the MLS side to a victory in the shooting competition.
Supporters' Shield winners FC Cincinnati pummeled Red Bull New York 3-0 in game one of their best-of-3 series to open the playoffs.