The Texas Orange organization posted an important message for all fans who bought their ticket for the match against Inter Miami.
This Saturday it was confirmed that Lionel Messi did not travel with Inter Miami from Javier Mascherano prior to their match against Houston Dynamo on Sunday 2 March in Shell Energy Stadium. This competition was emphasized on the calendar as the selection framework of week 2 in the Major League Soccer season 2025, but the Argentinian star will be equipped by the Head Coach of the Herons.
The news comes as a big disappointment for football fans in Space City, who eagerly waited for the chance of seeing the iconic No. 10 from Barcelona and the National Team of Argentina in action. Now they have to settle for a dynamo versus interbient without him. In the light of the situation, the home team released an important message through its official X account.
“The Houston Dynamo is pleased to host Inter Miami CF on Sunday evening in Shell Energy Stadium. The recently shared player status report for the game did not contain Forward Lionel Messi, but it was reported that he did not make the trip to Houston. Unfortunately we have no control over who plays for our opponent. '
The orange organization added:
“We look forward to organizing everyone tomorrow for an incredible atmosphere and celebration of football for the city of Houston. To show our appreciation, fans who attend tomorrow night's game can claim a free ticket for a future Dynamo match this season. Additional details will be provided early next week. “
Inter Miami could suffer in Houston
The herons go to Dynamo Territory without Messi, looking for their first victory of the 2025 ML season after signing 2-2 at home against New York City FC. Just like Mascherano's team, Ben Olsen could not win the side on the opening day, although their setbacks were even more painful-they members a 1-2 defeat against FC Dallas in Shell Energy Stadium.
This will be a serious test for Mascherano and his players, who could take on a tough challenge against a Texas side with talented players such as Griffin Dorsey, Jack McMlynn, Ezequiel Ponce, Amine Bassi and Nicolás Lodeiro.
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