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MLS All-Star notebook: Son, Muller bring the vibes

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways leading up to the All-Star Game.

MLS All-Star Game Rondo: Is it time to go away from Liga MX?

With the World Cup still lingering in the rear view mirror, the MLS All Star game is in a precarious spot - yet it still carries something of a charm.

Explained: Why Messi will avoid ban for missing MLS All-Star Game

Lionel Messi will once again be the notable absentee from the MLS All-Star Game this week in Charlotte, but the Inter Miami superstar is set to avoid the disciplinary action that followed his withdrawal last year. Despite being named to the roster for the showpiece event against the Liga MX All-Stars, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has been granted special leave alongside international team-mate Rodrigo De Paul.

Messi's ASG absence stains league - and MLS must clean it up

Messi has undoubtedly raised the profile of MLS, but his decision to skip ASG could have lasting reverberations for the league

André Jardine praises Gilberto Mora: ‘Mexico has a gem’

Club América's coach said he was surprised by the 16-year-old talent

From Austin's charm to Messi's no-show: ASG winners, losers

Austin delivered a world-class experience, but frustrations remain over Messi's absence and how the league handled it

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	Sao Bernardo	20	7	6	7	28	23	5	27	L L D D L
13	Nautico	20	7	4	9	24	24	0	25	D W L L D
14	Cuiaba	20	5	10	5	15	15	0	25	D L L D W
15	Botafogo SP	20	6	6	8	24	21	3	24	L W D D W
16	Ceara	20	5	7	8	20	25	-5	22	W L D D L

MLS All-Star notebook: Son, Muller bring the vibes

MLS All-Star Game Rondo: Is it time to go away from Liga MX?

Explained: Why Messi will avoid ban for missing MLS All-Star Game

Messi's ASG absence stains league - and MLS must clean it up

André Jardine praises Gilberto Mora: ‘Mexico has a gem’

From Austin's charm to Messi's no-show: ASG winners, losers

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