Houston Dynamo vs Inter Miami match a dud with Messi’s absence
The Houston Dynamo vs Inter Miami match on Sunday was a dud due to the absence of global star Lionel Messi.
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HOUSTON DYNAMO VS INTER MIAMI A BUST AFTER MESSI OPTED TO REST; FANS DISAPPOINTED
The Houston Dynamo vs Inter Miami Major League Soccer (MLS) match became a bust after Messi opted to rest to the disappointment of fans.
Furthermore, Dynamo’s home fans were rejected to the Argentine forward’s absence in Houston more than the team’s second-straight loss.
Moreover, it was supposed to be Messi’s first appearance at the Shell Energy Stadium.
The facility still lured 20,810 fans anticipating his play.
However, the Inter Miami captain did not make the trip to Houston and opted to rest in Florida.
Meanwhile, Inter Miami still beat the Dynamo, 4-1, sans Messi.
PARENTS DEJECTED FOR CRYING KIDS WAITING TO MEET MESSI IN PERSON
There were parents who were dejected for their kids, who cried when they failed to see Messi.
Moreover, Houston resident Kelly accommodated her 11-year-old son who’s celebrating his birthday.
Furthermore, they spent on tickets worth at least USD223 as of Saturday.
“He was literally crying in our seats just now realizing that Messi is not here,” the mother said.
“We spent a lot of money just to make his dream come true for him, and this is just so disappointing,” she added.
FAN STILL WATCHED LIVE MATCH WITH FAMILY DESPITE MESSI’S ABSENCE FOR OTHER STARS
Meanwhile, another fan still watched the game live.
This, despite learning of Messi’s absence a day earlier.
Furthermore, Brandon Browning, a Katy native now living in Liberty with his family, still watched along with his seven-year-old son Tyler.
Moreover, Browning still attended the match.
He noted they wanted to see other football stars like Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez, among others.
“Ten years ago, you would have never thought you’d see Jordi Alba and Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets and Messi, of course, in Houston, Texas,” Browning said.
“Seeing all them in person is still a great experience, plus we just like doing this together,” he added.
Interestingly, the Dynamo announced that fans will be rewarded for showing up at Sunday’s match
” To show our appreciation, fans who attend (Sunday) night’s match can claim a complimentary ticket to a future Dynamo match this season. Additional details will be provided early next week,” the team said.
