Lionel Messi Absent as Inter Miami Faces Vancouver Whitecaps FC: A Blow to Fans and Rivals

Lionel Messi has 12 goals and 11 assists in 13 games this season (Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports)

This Saturday, Inter Miami will play as a visitor against Vancouver Whitecaps FC for matchday 15 of Major League Soccer (MLS), where Lionel Messi’s team will defend the top of the Eastern Conference. However, the best soccer player on the planet would not be present, as reported in a press release by the rival of the Florida franchise.

On their website, the Canadian team announced that despite not having a communication from Inter Miami, they consider that Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets will not be present at the BC Place Stadiium, which in view of these possible sensitive losses would not have the expected full house of 54 thousand spectators. That is why Vancouver Whitecaps FC also announced measures to encourage people to attend.

“While we have not received an official update on the availability of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets for this weekend, we understand that they will not be making this trip,” said Axel Schuster, CEO of Whitecaps FC. “Unfortunately, we have no control over who plays for our opponent and it was important for us to communicate this to our fans as soon as possible,” he added.

The Vancouver Communiqué

“We always want our best players to go up against our opponent’s best players, and going up against top-level players was especially exciting for our team. We know that there will also be many disappointed fans,” they said about what not having Messi on the field will mean.

“We remain committed to making this a special experience for everyone. It will continue to be an incredible atmosphere and celebration of football for our city. “We have some incredible fans, we have a good team and Saturday’s game is a very important home game for us,” he added.

It was the possibility for the fans of the Canadian team to see live and direct the best player on the planet, who at almost 37 years old (he will turn them on June 24), has had a season with 12 goals and 11 assists in 13 matches. Since his arrival at Las Garzas in July of last year, he has scored 23 goals and 16 assists in 27 games. These metrics add to the game that Leo generates and the reading of him to know how to manage the times as the match warrants. Furthermore, everything that having such a figure in front of you generates in rivals.

It should be remembered that Messi will later join the Argentine team for the friendlies against Ecuador and Guatemala, which will be preparatory to the Copa América to be played from June 20 to July 14 in the United States.

If Messi’s absence is confirmed, the Canadian cast offered to recognize those who go to the venue with some promotions and “will provide all food and drinks in the stadium for this match with a 50 percent discount.” In addition, young people under 18 years of age will receive a free children’s meal combo.”

The match is on date 15 of the MLS and Messi and company’s team leads the Eastern Conference with 31 points (9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses) and is only one unit ahead of Cincinnati. The Florida franchise is seeking its first title in the American championship and the second in six years of history after the Leagues Cup won in 2023.

2024-05-24 03:55:00
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