MLS All-Stars take on Arsenal, all eyes will be searching for new MLS recruit Argentina’s midfielder Lionel Messi, but they will be disappointed. Inter Miami will have to play their first Leagues Cup match against LIGA MX on July 21 and Messi will not be available for MLS All-Stars. Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been appointed new head coach of DC United and he will lead the MLS Al-Stars squad against Arsenal. MLS Al-Stars team consists of 28 of the leading league footballers. Former Premier League striker Christian Benteke will fill the gap created by the absence of Messi. On the other hand, the Gunners will have players like new recruits Declan Rice and Kai Havertz.
Kickoff TimeThe much-awaited MLS All-Stars -Arsenal match will be held on Thursday, July 20 at Washington’s Audi Feild and it will kick off at 1.30 pm BST.
Live StreamIt can be watched on Apple TV. The official website of Arsenal Club will stream live all matches.
Other MatchesArsenal have other matches also to play in the U.S.A. They will take Manchester United on Saturday, July 22. It will be held in MetLife Stadium in New York and will kick off at 10 pm BST. Arsenal will meet Barcelona on Thursday, July 27. It will be held at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles and will kick off at 3.30 am BST.
FAQs:Q1:Who is the new head coach of the MLS All-Stars club? Former Manchester United superstar Wayne Rooney has been appointed the new head coach of the MLS All-Stars club.Q2:Why will Lionel Messi not play for MLS All-Stars despite being a player of Inter Miami? Inter Miami will have to play their first Leagues Cup match against LIGA MX on July 21 and so Lionel Messi will not be available for MLS All-Stars.
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