Lionel Messi was absent from the Inter Miami match against D.C. United at Audi Field, due to a slight hamstring injury. This news disappointed many fans, especially since Messi's presence was a major draw for the game, highlighted by the fact that United initially offered tickets through the season ticket package and premium options only upon the release of the 2024 schedule. Despite his absence, Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, was present at the venue, keeping an eye on the warmups. Messi, on the other hand, was not even in D.C., spending his time in South Florida, likely resting his right leg, which was worn out. The situation has sparked a discussion on the unpredictability of sports and the reactions of fans to such unforeseen changes. Audi Field was filled with pink, indicating fans' enthusiasm and support for the match, despite Messi's absence.
Messi, citing injury, skips D.C. game. The reaction is slightly less perturbed than after his no-show in Hong Kong. "Somehow, the world still kept spinning," Wapost columnist writes. https://t.co/N2ssW6T6hj
Perspective by Candace Buckner: Audi Field was filled with pink, but soccer superstar Lionel Messi was nowhere to be found for Inter Miami during Saturday’s match against D.C. United. https://t.co/78M4C3ri8Z
Fans disappointed after hamstring injury forces Messi to miss match in DC https://t.co/BA5poVakWx
‘Messi’s not playing?’ Nope, and that’s a hazard of sports fandom. https://t.co/2SnTHyJg9z Lionel Messi wasn’t even in D.C. He was in South Florida — or wherever GOATs choose to roam when they suddenly have a Saturday off from work. Messi, his right leg worn out probably from…
Messi not playing today at Audi Field today — but his bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, is here keeping an eye on warmups. https://t.co/uxzDCboLfT
When the 2024 schedule came out, United initially offered tickets to the Miami game through the season ticket package and premium options only. Fans are now upset. Due to slight injury, today, Messi is out. https://t.co/1WZcVhqSLq