Overview

• Lionel Messi's absence from 12 Inter Miami away games has not stopped fans from purchasing over 400,000 tickets, averaging 33,905 attendees per match.
• Houston Dynamo's sold-out game against Inter Miami saw ticket prices drop sharply after news of Messi's absence, though 20,810 fans still attended.
• Fans, including families who spent heavily on tickets and merchandise, expressed disappointment upon learning Messi would not play, with some unaware until arriving at the stadium.
• The Houston Dynamo and other MLS teams have offered complimentary tickets to disappointed attendees as compensation for Messi's no-shows.
• Inter Miami's congested schedule and Messi's load management raise uncertainty for future appearances, with six more away games scheduled in the coming months.