Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets did not travel with Inter Miami to Vancouver for a match against the Whitecaps. They are resting and not injured, preparing for upcoming games before Messi joins Argentina for Copa America. Inter Miami won 2-1 without the star trio, proving their ability to win without them.
A sold-out arena in Vancouver... watched a superstar-less Inter Miami team Saturday night. So how did the BC Place crowd react to Lionel Messi's absence? With chants, signs, boos and hockey players, as it turns out. https://t.co/OTdacKsQBo
“This whole situation has riled up a lot of fans.” Despite a hostile, angry crowd, a referee controversy, no Messi, Busquets or Suarez — Inter Miami’s “B Team” left Vancouver last night with 3 pts after a gritty win. With @GregOK https://t.co/U20Lc8CWV4
Messi-less Inter Miami beats Vancouver 2-1 on the road, proves it can win without stars https://t.co/bGeazfbolC
🚨⚽️Messi-less Inter Miami beats Vancouver 2-1 on the road, proves it can win without its three biggest stars. All the details, post-game quotes and analysis. https://t.co/yqVBetTWXX @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @InterMiamiCF #InterMiamiCF #Messi #VWFC
Vancouver gets back into this game with a Ryan Gauld PK in 72nd minute after Tomas Aviles called for foul on Fafa Picault in the box. Inter Miami 2, Vancouver 1. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #InterMiamiCF #MLS
GOALLLL INTER MIAMI! This one from Leo Campana in transition, who makes a run up the middle, sends ball to Robert Taylor on left, who dishes back to Campana for the finish. Inter Miami up 2-0 over Vancouver in 54th minute. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #InterMiamiCF #MLS
Halftime: Inter Miami (without Messi, Suarez, Busquets) leading Vancouver 1-0. Watch for Fede Redondo to come off bench in the second half after missing two months with knee injury. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #InterMiamiCF #MLS
🚨⚽️ GOAL INTER MIAMI! Robert Taylor in the 37th minute with nice first touch, strong finish at back post. Jordi Alba with the assist, a perfect long pass up the left side. Inter Miami leads Vancouver 1-0. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #InterMiami #MLS
🚨⚽️Messi-less Inter Miami gets cool reception from near-sellout Vancouver crowd Saturday https://t.co/PyWkJS9DrD @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #InterMiamiCF #Messi #MLS
Messi-less Inter Miami gets cool reception from near-sellout Vancouver crowd Saturday https://t.co/ik2Kr0g0Ir
Soccer star Lionel Messi to miss game against Vancouver Whitecaps https://t.co/DnU8nYtDTW
Lionel Messi will not play in #InterMiamiCF's match in Vancouver against the Whitecaps on Saturday, a move coach Gerardo Martino said was based on the team's crowded upcoming schedule. https://t.co/adbxvsJQtD
Lionel Messi is a gold mine for every team whose stadium he visits. Tonight, though, Messi won't travel to Vancouver—where the Whitecaps are expecting a club-record MLS crowd and throwing a huge street party. It's got fans upset to the point the team had to release a statement.
Lionel Messi mania in MLS finally reaches breaking point with Vancouver statement and 'protests' 🇨🇦 https://t.co/8KiFlwSMy1 https://t.co/146Uh8x018
The Messi matter gets messier by the minute... Vancouver fans are not impressed. via @bobmackin https://t.co/HjElFuGqYw
Whitecaps fans frustrated superstar Messi will miss game in Vancouver https://t.co/ZO66aCwlxJ https://t.co/R9VKrJe9C2
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, who are skipping Vancouver road trip, are scheduled to be at Chase Stadium tonight to see their sons play for Inter Miami Academy U12 vs Orlando City in Youth Intl Cup. Tournament goes on all weekend. @HeraldSports #Messi #InterMiami #MLS https://t.co/7KMWB3vw0C
Why is Messi not in Vancouver? Inter Miami coach explains absence; star watches son play https://t.co/LyRo7sGcAY
🚨⚽️🐐Messi, Suarez, Busquets will not play in Vancouver Saturday. Here is the full explanation from Tata Martino. https://t.co/Ryaf2GfOAY @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @InterMiamiCF #Messi #InterMiamiCF #MLS #VWFC
Why is Messi not playing in Vancouver? Here's what Inter Miami coach says of his absence https://t.co/baUiyk6PpG
Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez out against the Vancouver Whitecaps. They're not injured but are instead being given a rest day to prepare for upcoming Eastern Conference games. https://t.co/csu6JdRe5b
Messi, Suarez, Busquets will not play in Vancouver Saturday. This is what we know Read more at: https://t.co/59Z0ACZhFS
Messi, Suarez, and Busquets will all rest and miss Inter Miami's game in Vancouver. 👀https://t.co/0Xwe9VkYRd https://t.co/VS7U2X1lE7
🚨⚽️🐐 BREAKING NEWS: Messi, Suarez, Busquets did not travel to Vancouver, will not play vs. Whitecaps Saturday. This is what we know https://t.co/Ryaf2GfOAY @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @InterMiamiCF #Messi #InterMiamiCF #MLS #VWFC
Messi, Suarez, Busquets will not play in Vancouver Saturday. This is what we know https://t.co/VLo8kleYuD
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi expected to miss MLS game in Vancouver, Whitecaps say https://t.co/NBB0DoBlBM https://t.co/02RsA33Lmh
Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets & Luis Suarez did NOT make the trip to Vancouver for Inter Miami’s match against VAN on Sat. Whitecaps CEO Schuster: “Unfortunately, we have no control over who plays… it was important for us to communicate to our fans.” https://t.co/eO3HxDkKrY
Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets are all out for Miami FC this weekend in the team’s one trip to Vancouver. This is a major problem for the MLS and a massive shame for the tens of thousands of soccer fans in BC hoping to see legends of the game. #whitecaps
🚨⚽️🐐BREAKING: Messi, Suarez, Busquets did not travel to Vancouver for Inter Miami game Saturday. Not injured, taking game off to rest, confirmed by league sources. Sellout crowd of 55,000 was expected. Story to come. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #Messi #InterMiami #VWFC #MLS
BREAKING... Lionel Messi won’t be playing against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place Stadium this weekend. And neither will two of his star teammates. @RobTheHockeyGuy https://t.co/CWztUVO1CX
BREAKING: Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets did not travel with #InterMiamiCF to Vancouver for Saturday’s match. They are not injured. They are out for rest purposes. Inter Miami has two games next week, before #Messi joins #Argentina for #CopaAmerica. More to come. https://t.co/a74DzhYIf8
Will Lionel Messi play, or even visit, Vancouver? Or will his injury mean he stays home. The team flight to Vancouver is airborne. via @bobmackin https://t.co/fCdijADWMK
In case you missed it, get your Inter Miami mid-week fix here.. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #Messi #InterMiami #MLS #VWFC https://t.co/mnxg915XeH
🚨⚽️🐐🎙️NEW EPISODE!! Inside Inter Miami: The club’s millionaires, a trip to Canada, Messi's minutes, and look ahead to Copa America. Tune in here on Apple podcasts… @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #Messi #InterMiami #MLS #CopaAmerica https://t.co/vtqh3xsoRx
🚨⚽️🐐🎙️NEW EPISODE!! Inside Inter Miami: The club’s millionaires, a trip to Canada, Messi's minutes, and look ahead to Copa America. Tune in on YouTube. Enjoy! https://t.co/S0GXXVZYql @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #Messi #InterMiami #MLS #CopaAmerica
Hola 👋🏼 Hello from Inter Miami open training session for season ticket holders. Team arrival… @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @InterMiamiCF #Messi #InterMiami #MLS https://t.co/kBrtWaLpIo
Link is back up for those who missed it... Messi on Argentina roster for Copa America tune-ups. How many Inter Miami games will he miss? Also, Callender left off USA roster for camp, Freire injury update. https://t.co/pgkXiyJJwU @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports #Messi #InterMiami #MLS