Why was Lionel Messi not banned for his fifth MLS yellow card? A unique rule helped him
⟶ Lionel Messi was not banned despite receiving his fifth yellow card in MLS. This eligibility allows him to play in a crucial game for Miami against the Revs.
Messi eligible for crunch Miami game with Revs despite yellow card haul. A strange rule prevents Messi from being suspended despite receiving 5 yellow cards.
Why it matters
A unique rule in MLS prevents players from being suspended even after accumulating five yellow cards. This specific rule is the reason for Messi's eligibility.
Possible impact
Messi is eligible to play in the crunch Miami game with the Revs.