Inter Miami CF are a hot MLS ticket, but fans are more than frustrated when Lionel Messi doesn't take the pitch.

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Inter Miami will be in for a challenge facing the Houston Dynamo on Sunday as Lionel Messi didn't travel with the team, according to the Miami Herald. There's no injury concern, just that Messi needed to be rested given Inter Miami's congested schedule juggling Champions Cup play and league play,

Luis Suárez scored a goal and assisted thrice as Inter Miami pushed past the Houston Dynamo without Lionel Messi.

The game ended on a sour note for Inter Miami as Leo Afonso, Cremaschi and Jordi Alba were slapped with yellow cards in stoppage time and Ian Fray was shown a red card after the final whistle, a decision that drew the ire of Mascharano.

Inter Miami are gearing up to face Houston Dynamo on Matchday 2 of the MLS season. However, the biggest question surrounding the matchup is the availability of Lionel Messi. Amid speculation, Houston Dynamo addressed the situation on their social media.

Since joining Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, Lionel Messi has completely changed the landscape of Major League Soccer.He helped the Herons hoist their first-ever trophy, winning the Leagues Cup in his maiden tournament.

W ith their victory over Sporting Kansas City Tuesday to make it to the last 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup, Inter Miami's competition participation for this season is set. Javi

Fans hoping to see soccer superstar Lionel Messi in action against the Houston Dynamo will not get their wish Sunday night. Messi didn't travel to Houston with his Inter Miami teammates Saturday. The 37-year-old isn't injured,