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

It's going to be a very busy spring, summer, and fall for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, who are led by Javier Mascherano in their defense of the Supporters' Shield and quest for a first MLS Cup.

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After Lionel Messi didn’t make the trip to Houston, the Dynamo offered fans who purchased tickets for Sunday’s game against Inter Miami a make-up for their troubles. Matches against Messi-led Inter Miami have been one of the hottest tickets in Major League Soccer since the global sports icon joined the team in 2023,

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.

Javier Mascherano praised Luis Suárez's performance, describing him as one of the best strikers of the last decade and highlighting his impact across various clubs. He also commended Telasco Segovia's adaptation to the MLS,

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.

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.