While soccer fans around the world were hoping to see Lionel Messi in action for the MLS All-Stars, it seems like the Inter Miami skipper had different plans.

Lionel Messi's second collaboration with Stanley has tumblers, mugs, and other bottles in the soccer player's original colorway.

“A Goal in Life: Messi x Refik Anadol,” the artwork created by world-renowned artist Refik Anadol using artificial intelligence and inspired by global soccer star Lionel Messi’s favorite goal, was auctioned at Christie’s for $1.87 million on Tuesday. The auction house has not disclosed the identity of the buyer.

Lionel Messi was absent of training sessions and the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge. Will he play in the MLS All-Star Game?

A look at some of the most important Lionel Messi cards in the history of The Hobby, as he continues to dominate MLS