Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping its All-Star Game, the league announced Friday.

Major League Soccer has suspended Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for one match due to skipping the All-Star game on Wednesday, where the MLS All-Stars defeated the Liga MX All-Stars 3-1 in Austin.

"If Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba are not suspended for Saturday’s match vs FC Cincinnati it’ll be further proof of favoritism," anticipated a skeptical social media user.