Lionel Messi was once again missing from Inter Miami’s lineup against Cavalier, following his absence in the previous match against Houston Dynamo. Despite this, Inter Miami secured a 2-0 victory.
Messi’s absence in Houston left 22,000 fans disappointed, many of whom had paid up to $800 per ticket to see the Argentine star. In response, the Houston Dynamo offered free tickets for a future match as compensation.
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Houston Dynamo Forced to Compensate Fans
This isn’t the first time an MLS team has had to compensate fans for Messi’s absence—Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps have done the same, even facing petitions for more ticket transparency.
While “Messi-mania” fuels record attendances, his repeated absences are causing growing frustration—an issue that MLS will have to manage carefully this season.
