Messi and Alba's absence could hurt Inter Miami's chances to avenge their loss against FC Cincinnati when they meet again in the club's first match after the All-Star game.

Messi & Alba face possible suspension from next Inter Miami game - Here's Why

Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba were on target as Inter Miami made a winning start to the first MLS Cup playoff campaign of their Lionel Messi era with a 2-1 win over Atlanta United on Friday.

Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba on scoresheet for Inter Miami in win over Atlanta United in MLS Cup playoffs

Jordi Alba's goal in the 75th minute gave Inter Miami a 2-1 home victory over Chicago Fire on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the MLS standings, despite the injury-enforced absence of Lionel Messi.

MLS: Jordi Alba scores winner against Chicago as Messi-less Inter Miami extends lead at top – WATCH VIDEO

Inter Miami delivered the most impressive win of their Lionel Messi era, 3-1 over Major League Soccer champions Los Angeles FC on Sunday, with two assists from the Argentine boosting their playoff hopes.

Two assists from Lionel Messi inspire Inter Miami to beat MLS champions LAFC 3-1

Inter Miami midfielder Jordi Alba has called time on his international career as he hangs his boot for Spain. After days of speculations, the news was confirmed by the 34-year-old on Friday, September 1 as he waved goodbye to a successful playing career with the La Roja.

Inter Miami midfielder Jordi Alba confirms Spain retirement, ends illustrious international career

Manchester City's Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez has completed a move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli, Saudi state-run Al Ekhbariya TV said early on Friday. Al Ekhbariya said on Twitter that Mahrez has become Al-Ahli's latest signing but did not provide further details.

Football Transfers: Saudi club Al-Ahli signs Riyad Mahrez, Barcelona legend joins Messi, Busquets in MLS

Jordi Alba will leave Barcelona at the end of the season after 11 years at the club, the Catalan side said Wednesday. "Barcelona and Alba have reached an agreement to release the player from the contract that he had until the end of the 2023-24 season," said Barcelona in a statement.

La Liga: Barcelona veteran Jordi Alba to leave club after 11 years; joins Sergio Busquets in high-profile exit

World Cup winner with Argentina, Lionel Messi could be on his way to Saudi Arabia this summer after his contract with Ligue 1 leaders PSG expires. As per the latest report, the 35-year-old is considering signing a mega £320m-a-year deal with Al Hilal, which is in direct competition with Al-Nassr – a club for which Cristiano Ronaldo plays.

Lionel Messi on his way to Saudi following PSG fallout, to be joined by former teammates at Al Hilal - Reports

Barcelona fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in a LaLiga thriller at the Camp Nou on Sunday as they clinically saw off the champions by scoring four goals from their only four shots on target in the game.

Jordi Alba and Dani Alves score as clinical Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in La Liga

Initially silent on the shocking exit of Lionel Messi, the Barcelona players have now started bidding emotional farewells to the Argentinian great. Messi, who had joined Barcelona aged 13, was expected to sign a new five-year deal.

'Nothing will be same': Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets and other Barcelona players bid farewell to Lionel Messi

Jordi Alba has pummelled the club's choice to sell striker Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid the previous summer. Luis Suarez was instrumental in Atletico Madrid lifting their first La Liga title in quite a while this season.

Football: 'It was a joke': Jordi Alba on Barcelona letting Luis Suarez go to Atletico Madrid

Barcelona's newly elected president Joan Laporta has reportedly agreed to sell two of their star players as they are going through a financial crisis. ALSO READ: Chelsea star Mason Mount slams Toni Kroos over 'never lost sleep' comments According to El Chiringuito, Laporta has approved the sale of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba due to their big salaries.

Barcelona to sell two big names to stabilise financial crisis: Reports

Barcelona suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Granada on Thursday, conceding two second-half goals to blow the chance of moving top of La Liga. The result was a body blow for Barca, who had lost just once in their previous 22 league games and no longer have the destiny of the title in their own hands.

Barcelona blow the chance to move at the top of La Liga

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