MLS rule saves Lionel Messi from suspension despite fifth yellow card this season
Lionel Messi will be available for Inter Miami's crucial clash against New England Revolution despite collecting his fifth yellow card of the MLS season. The Argentine escapes an automatic suspension thanks to MLS's Good Behaviour Incentive, which allows players to erase bookings after five consecutive matches without disciplinary action. The rule has reduced his active tally to three cautions.
Inter Miami's star player Lionel Messi is set to take to the field despite receiving his fifth yellow card of the season. The Argentine will make his mark in the team's final regular-season game against the New England Revolution. However, Messi can afford the booking due to a peculiar MLS rule. Players who go five consecutive matches without a yellow card are granted a deduction of one booking if they have any.
As Messi had completed those five matches prior to the game, he won't be penalized for his fifth yellow card. This article translates the original German version published by AI.
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