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Lionel Messi was missing games demands free tickets for future match

After Lionel Messi had not made the trip to Houston, the Dynamo fans offered the tickets for the game on Sunday against Inter Miami bought a make-up for their problems.

The games against Messi-Geded Inter Miami were one of the hottest tickets in the Major League Soccer since the global sports icon in 2023 came into the team, but the teams were also forced to compensate for the games in which the striker did not happen on the IST-WAS HOUSTON field.

In a statement on Saturday, the Dynamo announced that they offer a free ticket for everyone at the game on Sunday evening.

Houston Dynamo FC fans cheer on March 2nd before their game against Inter Miami. Getty pictures
Lionel Messi, who was shown at the beginning of this season, did not play against Houston Dynamo on March 2 during the game of Inter Miami. AFP via Getty Images

“The Houston Dynamo is pleased to organize Inter Miami CF in the Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday evening,” said the club in a statement. “The recently used player status report for the game did not contain Forward Lionel Messi, but it was reported that he did not go on the trip to Houston. Unfortunately we have no control over who plays for our opponent.

“We look forward to organizing all morning for an incredible atmosphere and a solemnity of football for the city of Houston. To show our appreciation, fans who take part in the game of tomorrow evening can claim a free ticket for a future Dynamo match this season. Further details will be provided at the beginning of next week. “

Even without Messi in the field, participation was announced on Sunday evening as 20,810 in the Shell Energy Stadium.

Sunday was the first time that Messi skipped a competition game in 2025 after playing against New York City FC last weekend with her season opener in Miamis Concacaf Champions Cup.

Lionel Messi shoots the ball in the second half of Inter Miami's game on February 25th. Getty pictures

Last season, the Vancouver Whitecaps spent 50 percent discounts on all foods in the stadium when Messi did not play in the Canadian city, and in 2023 the Chicago Fire Credits offered those who had bought tickets for the game against Inter Miami in which Messi had not played.

Messi games are still for football fans across the country and can often be some of the most expensive MLS tickets on the secondary market.

Tickets for Inter Miami games against both New York clubs in the Big Apple receive both significant prices.

The prices for the September match in the Yankee Stadium start at Seatgeek at 132 US dollars and the July play in Sports Illustrated Stadium against the Red Bulls at 221 US dollars.