The owner of Inter Miami called Major League Soccer's suspension of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping the All-Star Game a “draconian” punishment. “They don't understand the decision,” owner Jorge Mas said Friday of the one-game suspensions.

Major League Soccer announced Friday that Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will be suspended for the team’s next match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

The sanction hasn’t gone down well. Inter Miami’s majority owner, Jorge Mas, expressed his disappointment and warned of potential consequences. “Lionel Messi is very upset. I hope this doesn’t have a long-term impact,” he said.